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LB52 CNN

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,569 mi
Last recorded115,569 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 CNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 115,569 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 105,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 104,269 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 104,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 101,837 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 101,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 98,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 96,233 miles

engine light on

Fail 23 Feb 2021 96,233 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,457 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 94,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,038 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 90,038 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 85,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,854 miles

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,332 miles

engine area oil leak

offside rear lamp damaged

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,040 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front anti-roll bar D-bush bracket bent (no play)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,266 miles

front brake pads low

handbrake reading low

Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,265 miles

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

front brake pads low

handbrake reading low

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,113 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,898 miles

nearside front tyre cut outer edge and worn outer edge

Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,898 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut outer edge and worn outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,803 miles

both rear anti roll bar links have some play

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,369 miles

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,816 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,488 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,292 miles

creak from the steering

front brake pads are low

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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LB52 CNN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB52 CNN, 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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LB52 CNN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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