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LD03 FWB

2003 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

200,145 mi
Last recorded200,145 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 FWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 200,145 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 200,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 189,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 183,177 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 20 Sep 2016 175,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 167,520 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 161,757 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 152,431 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 141,638 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 141,638 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 133,400 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 125,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 119,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 113,608 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 101,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 73,015 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre 3mm

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 FWB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LD03 FWB, 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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LD03 FWB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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