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LF03 AUC

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,504 mi
Last recorded213,504 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 AUC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2025 213,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low reflector insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low reflector insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel pipes under car heavily corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 207,915 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear undersill corroding

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear undersill corroding

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Underbody corroding

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 207,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear undersill corroding

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear undersill corroding

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Underbody corroding

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 199,008 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

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

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

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Underbody corroding

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 198,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

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

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

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Underbody corroding

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 193,047 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Underbody corroding

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 192,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling lever broken/not fitted (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Underbody corroding

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 186,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2021 185,973 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2020 180,105 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2020 180,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 170,831 miles

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

washer bottle leaking

Fail 17 Jan 2019 170,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

washer bottle leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2018 162,447 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 162,431 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 151,635 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 141,991 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 132,658 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 125,930 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 110,567 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre wearing thin inside edge

off side parking brake slow to operate

Pass 25 Feb 2011 105,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing thin inside edges 2-3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2010 97,254 miles

Front number plate is starting to delaminate

Headlight aim is straight and has no kick off point to the right.

Tyre pressure monitor light is on. Tyres all new.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,976 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 89,910 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,381 miles

note- front dics and pads wearing low about 70% worn.

rear disc and pads badly worn and lipped.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 65,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 51,738 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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LF03 AUC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF03 AUC, 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 LF03 AUC registered?

LF03 AUC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is LF03 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 AUC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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