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HT03 LZW

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,855 mi
Last recorded111,855 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 LZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 111,855 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 111,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 105,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is stress cracked

rear end of o/s sill is corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas and plastic sill cover fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2024 105,743 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is stress cracked

rear end of o/s sill is corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas and plastic sill cover fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 98,631 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 91,236 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 90,181 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,398 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 89,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,049 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 88,047 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,054 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread just over 2.00 mm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread just over 3.00 mm

Fail 15 Oct 2018 86,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread just over 2.00 mm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread just over 3.00 mm

Pass 30 Sep 2017 83,598 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,008 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 81,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,752 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,859 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,682 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil on minimum level mark

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,874 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2011 59,874 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

minor binding to n/s/r brake

Fail 11 Jun 2011 59,867 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres cracked and perished

minor binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,782 miles

both rear tyres on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

engine oil on minimum level mark

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2009 51,649 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,525 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,739 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,009 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HT03 LZW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HT03 LZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT03 LZW registered?

HT03 LZW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for HT03 LZW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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