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CE03 LDN

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,666 mi
Last recorded124,666 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 LDN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 124,666 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 109,328 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 101,263 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,931 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,170 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,250 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under body covers fitted limiting checks

Pass 7 Jun 2011 79,529 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010
Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen washer water low.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 68,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,681 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 41,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 LDN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LDN, 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 LDN registered?

CE03 LDN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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