MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SIGNS OF SLIGHT CORROSION
N/S REAR TYRE COSE TO WEAR BARS
O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SIGNS OF SLIGHT CORROSION
N/S REAR TYRE COSE TO WEAR BARS
N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY
O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake discs slightly worn
front brake pads wearing thin
front number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
propshaft rubber drive couplin badly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
very slight play in n/s/r lower hub bush
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
very slight play in n/s/r lower hub bush
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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BK03 KFJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK03 KFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BK03 KFJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2003.
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