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CE03 LCU

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,006 mi
Last recorded90,006 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 LCU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light does not illuminate

brake pad warning light illuminated

n/s/r tyre has cuts in outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 90,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light illuminated

n/s/r tyre has cuts in outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,944 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 77,964 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 77,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,199 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 61,583 miles

minor damage to offside rear light lens

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 13 Aug 2008 61,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor damage to offside rear light lens

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,783 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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CE03 LCU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE03 LCU, 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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What year was CE03 LCU registered?

CE03 LCU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is CE03 LCU safe to buy?

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