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LB03 EOP

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,923 mi
Last recorded115,923 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 EOP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 115,923 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 115,921 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 114,833 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 114,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 112,535 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 111,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 99,645 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 99,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,877 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 85,115 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,533 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (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 Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 72,533 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,419 miles

wear edges o/s front tyre 235/40/18

wear inner edge n/s rear tyre 265/35/18

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,436 miles

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

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

n/s/r wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,737 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges and is just legal

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,035 miles

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

offside rear tyre low in centre of tread

Pass 25 Jul 2009 47,213 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 47,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low effort to o/s handbrake

Fail 4 Aug 2008 41,634 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low effort to o/s handbrake

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EOP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EOP, 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 EOP registered?

LB03 EOP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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