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LA52 DCF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

191,558 mi
Last recorded191,558 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 DCF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 191,558 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 165,432 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 161,920 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 158,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 153,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 147,828 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 142,044 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 137,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 131,443 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 124,920 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 115,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 103,124 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 95,957 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 95,957 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 87,306 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,095 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,338 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,938 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,025 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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LA52 DCF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LA52 DCF, 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 LA52 DCF registered?

LA52 DCF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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