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LD03 WLK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,465 mi
Last recorded70,465 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 WLK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn (lipped)

wiper rubbers worn

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,080 miles

front discs lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,829 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,034 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s parking brake reading very low

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths very low (both 2mm)

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn very low (approx 2mm) !!

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,538 miles

n/s parking brake reading very low

o/s indicator lens damaged

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,561 miles

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

inner front brake pads worn low

o/s/f tyre tread depth low on inner edge (2mm)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,720 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 41,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,022 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 30,022 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WLK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK registered?

LD03 WLK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is LD03 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 WLK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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