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LB03 DNJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,416 mi
Last recorded124,416 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 DNJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 124,416 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 121,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 117,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack and perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack and perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 113,372 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

The bottom of the engine is oily

Pass 3 Dec 2021 109,350 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 105,146 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 105,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,942 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 97,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.0mm inner side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.0mm inner side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 92,857 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 92,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 88,363 miles

Centre brake light does not illuminate.

Engine air leak with poor/erratic idle.

Engine light indicates a fault.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 88,362 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre brake light does not illuminate.

Engine air leak with poor/erratic idle.

Engine light indicates a fault.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,727 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak engine bay, gearbox oil leaking heavily from pipe attached to block ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating & has a nail in it

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

The engine has a bad oil leak

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,869 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 64,903 miles

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 64,896 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 61,053 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,487 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,525 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre has side wall damage but no cord or wire is showing.

near side rear and off side rear tyres has a cut on the tread but no cord or wires are showing.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 48,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre has side wall damage but no cord or wire is showing.

near side rear and off side rear tyres has a cut on the tread but no cord or wires are showing.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 38,095 miles

front and rear discs worn

front and rear pads low

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,586 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 23,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Oct 2006 16,662 miles

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

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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LB03 DNJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB03 DNJ, 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 LB03 DNJ registered?

LB03 DNJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LB03 DNJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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