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JO03 LMT

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,251 mi
Last recorded115,251 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 LMT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 115,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 104,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,198 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 79,567 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,846 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 78,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,615 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 73,699 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2013 71,000 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2012 69,139 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,585 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,978 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall dammaged

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,558 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 59,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 51,277 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 51,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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JO03 LMT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 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 JO03 LMT, 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 22 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 JO03 LMT registered?

JO03 LMT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is JO03 LMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO03 LMT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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