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LC52 WTD

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,049 mi
Last recorded181,049 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 WTD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 181,049 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 174,933 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge advise tracking

Pass 11 Feb 2010 160,143 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 11 Feb 2010 160,142 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 130,603 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 98,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 70,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,889 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 WTD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WTD, 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 WTD?

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What year was LC52 WTD registered?

LC52 WTD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is LC52 WTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 WTD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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