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LE03 SYA

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,381 mi
Last recorded114,381 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 SYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 114,381 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 114,381 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 108,155 miles

Offside Front fog light lense broken/cracked but does not effect light source

Pass 2 Jul 2024 107,834 miles

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned o/s and n/s tracking (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower foglight lense broken

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 107,834 miles

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned o/s and n/s tracking (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower foglight lense broken

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,771 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 104,541 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 103,600 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2019 102,925 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 98,382 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 93,106 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both side lower (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2016 87,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 87,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 76,552 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 76,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,561 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2013 58,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,197 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,903 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,221 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,197 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,553 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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LE03 SYA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LE03 SYA, 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 LE03 SYA registered?

LE03 SYA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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