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EO03 LMU

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

181,470 mi
Last recorded181,470 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 LMU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 181,470 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 181,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 180,566 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 178,265 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 177,656 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 167,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front lamps flicker/ alternately

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted more than slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside unions more than slight (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

park brake weak

Fail 19 Nov 2020 167,149 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted well (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front lamps flicker/ alternately

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted more than slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside unions more than slight (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 148,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 148,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 145,333 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 139,744 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 133,271 miles

All four tyres outside tyre walls has cuts but unable to see cords

Both rear inner sills / jacking points corroded

Engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 127,966 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 115,813 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 111,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine light on

Fail 10 Jul 2013 111,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 107,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 94,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s parking brake effency slightly low

Pass 15 Mar 2010 82,069 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 44,795 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 22 Mar 2007 44,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,968 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged/ cut

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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EO03 LMU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EO03 LMU, 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 EO03 LMU registered?

EO03 LMU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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