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LG03 AOM

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,430 mi
Last recorded148,430 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 AOM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 148,430 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 145,590 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 138,180 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Mar 2023 132,881 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Mar 2023 132,881 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 129,656 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 129,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 129,285 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 128,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 127,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 126,881 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 126,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 124,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 119,053 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2014 109,402 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,869 miles

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

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2013 95,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,446 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,166 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 65,862 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,791 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 58,775 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,830 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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LG03 AOM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LG03 AOM, 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 LG03 AOM registered?

LG03 AOM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is LG03 AOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 AOM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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