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LB03 TZA

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

273,194 mi
Last recorded273,194 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 TZA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2020 273,194 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 267,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 266,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on flexi pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 266,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe, possibly not blowing, just noise of gasses passing through pipe. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 265,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight blow from flexi pipe joint in downpipe. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, but still readable. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 256,911 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from offside rear drive shaft at axle

Pass 9 Jun 2014 237,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 220,905 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 203,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 184,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 167,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 143,073 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 128,012 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 106,455 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 88,650 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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LB03 TZA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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