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LD53 JRU

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

105,974 mi
Last recorded105,974 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 JRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 105,974 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2021 105,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2020 101,828 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front plate cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2020 101,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front plate cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,502 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 99,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,120 miles

Front Reg. plate damaged

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 90,862 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Front Reg. plate damaged

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

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

Screen washers frozen

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.51mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2017 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HID's (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HID's (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.51mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,486 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2014 50,408 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 50,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,280 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 45,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2012 41,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,818 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,097 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 31,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE JUST LEGAL

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,666 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,623 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 20,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 16,003 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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LD53 JRU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD53 JRU, 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 LD53 JRU registered?

LD53 JRU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is LD53 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 JRU shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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