MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
abs warning came on during test,but went out and stayed out after car was driven.
front discs worn/lipped
n/s rack gator damp
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
abs warning came on during test,but went out and stayed out after car was driven.
front discs worn/lipped
n/s rack gator damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/front tyre wearing on inside
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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LB03 DPF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DPF, 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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LB03 DPF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 2003.
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