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LB03 DPE

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,852 mi
Last recorded142,852 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 DPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 142,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 130,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 126,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 120,881 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 110,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 110,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 100,976 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 100,976 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 81,564 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,762 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,796 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,674 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 32,674 miles

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

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

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 DPE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DPE, 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 LB03 DPE registered?

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

Is LB03 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 DPE shows 13 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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