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LC03 WDT

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,520 mi
Last recorded67,520 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 WDT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 67,520 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 67,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,513 miles

wet test

wipers smeary

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 66,513 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

wet test

wipers smeary

Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,953 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre valves perishing

both front tyres perishing

offside front exhaust flexible pipe leaking

offside handbrake readings very low

rear brakes require attention asap

Fail 30 Jan 2020 63,953 miles

Nearside Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced angel eye (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced angel eye (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front and nearside rear tyre valves perishing

both front tyres perishing

offside front exhaust flexible pipe leaking

offside handbrake readings very low

rear brakes require attention asap

Pass 25 Jan 2019 57,578 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

wet test

Fail 25 Jan 2019 57,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

wet test

Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,084 miles

all tyre valves slight perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,866 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Feb 2017 44,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,995 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 31,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 31,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,389 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 18,777 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 15,091 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 12,068 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 8,800 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 8,336 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 7,724 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 6,971 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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LC03 WDT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LC03 WDT, 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 LC03 WDT registered?

LC03 WDT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is LC03 WDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 WDT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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