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L100 AUB

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,677 mi
Last recorded99,677 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 AUB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 99,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,398 miles

Engine oil weep

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic sill + underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2023 85,473 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 85,471 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,939 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 83,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,668 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 82,667 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,277 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,643 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,421 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres getting low on tread (3MM)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 66,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres getting low on tread (3MM)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,799 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,218 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,478 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,979 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,052 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,362 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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L100 AUB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L100 AUB, 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 L100 AUB registered?

L100 AUB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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