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LC52 OCF

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,145 mi
Last recorded102,145 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 OCF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2011 102,145 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 95,154 miles

Advise rear brake inspection.

Play in nearside front suspension drop-link.

STRONG ADVISE. Both rear tyres worn almost to legal limit and well below recomended safe limit of 3mm.

Windscreen damage (not yet excessive)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 82,215 miles

n/s headlamp not as bright as o/s....

n/s/r tyre tread on limit, o/s/r getting close....

wipers smear...

Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,398 miles

n/s head lamp not as bright as o/s....

windscreen damage not excessive....

Pass 4 Jan 2007 56,287 miles

small crack in zone b.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 45,062 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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LC52 OCF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LC52 OCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC52 OCF?

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What year was LC52 OCF registered?

LC52 OCF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is LC52 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 OCF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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