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LD03 DUY

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,494 mi
Last recorded172,494 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 DUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 172,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (D bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 169,686 miles

Handbrake operation imbalanced

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 169,686 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Handbrake operation imbalanced

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 159,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strongly advised (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear h/brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 1 Nov 2016 147,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear h/brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 16 Sep 2015 137,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r h/brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 120,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

large wood splinter in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2012 101,445 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 101,445 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,223 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,797 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,230 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 78,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 69,635 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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine & engine undercover fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2007 63,063 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine under covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,017 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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LD03 DUY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LD03 DUY, 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 LD03 DUY registered?

LD03 DUY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is LD03 DUY safe to buy?

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