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LD53 WNA

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

154,825 mi
Last recorded154,825 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 WNA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 154,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 154,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 154,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 154,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 154,600 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 154,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 153,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 152,859 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 151,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 148,848 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 144,721 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2016 144,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 136,786 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 126,856 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 126,856 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 119,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 111,106 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 111,106 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 96,455 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 80,350 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 80,303 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,669 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 WNA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LD53 WNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD53 WNA registered?

LD53 WNA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LD53 WNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 WNA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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