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LG03 LZT

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

226,391 mi
Last recorded226,391 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 LZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 226,391 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 226,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 216,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 208,272 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 202,462 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 125,969 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 162,594 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 159,218 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 150,955 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 100,285 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 137,628 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 128,750 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 112,655 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 112,650 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 May 2006 110,389 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 108,785 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)

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 LZT is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

LG03 LZT is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LG03 LZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 LZT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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