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LC53 ZYJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,795 mi
Last recorded117,795 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 117,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 117,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 111,297 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 105,506 miles

1 OSF SIDE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

BULB FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 83,772 miles

FRONT WASHER JET WATER POWER SEEMS LOWER THAN NORMAL

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,386 miles

BULB FAIL TELL TALE IS ON BUT MOT BULBS SEEM TO BE OK

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

TYRE TREADS ARE ROUND ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,149 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,640 miles

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,376 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,982 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 36,981 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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LC53 ZYJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC53 ZYJ, 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

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What year was LC53 ZYJ registered?

LC53 ZYJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is LC53 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 ZYJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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