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LF03 JSY

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,919 mi
Last recorded134,919 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 JSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 134,919 miles

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 23 Jan 2016 123,526 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 123,500 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 110,788 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 97,163 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre brake lamp not working

fuel cap seal split/perished

uneven wear rear tyres

Fail 11 Jan 2014 97,163 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake lamp not working

fuel cap seal split/perished

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,407 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 84,407 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 69,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,921 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,994 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 45,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,440 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,895 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,619 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 25,149 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)

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 JSY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JSY, 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 LF03 JSY registered?

LF03 JSY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LF03 JSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 JSY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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