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LD03 JEU

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,009 mi
Last recorded167,009 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 JEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 167,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 157,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 143,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 133,811 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front bumper has damage but no sharp edges

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 133,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,724 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 109,993 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2015 109,156 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall 235/45zr17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery slightly insecure

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside rear tyre just staring to split on inner sidewall

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 101,211 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 101,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 91,960 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,028 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 6 May 2011 80,222 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 75,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 65,858 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,921 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,921 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,873 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 JEU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey 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 JEU, 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 JEU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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