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LG03 SKV

2003 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,165 mi
Last recorded103,165 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 103,165 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 100,928 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,117 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 95,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking bleed nipple (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 92,815 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,182 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 90,182 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 87,522 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,893 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,229 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH ! Wing repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre cracking in-between the treads but no cords are viable and tyre is 5mm over the whole tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 79,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre cracking in-between the treads but no cords are viable and tyre is 5mm over the whole tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,366 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 71,280 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 71,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust bkt broken but system still supported

Fail 20 May 2013 67,385 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2013 67,385 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2012 62,885 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 62,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,994 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,847 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 54,847 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,848 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,227 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,662 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,139 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 SKV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG03 SKV, 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 LG03 SKV registered?

LG03 SKV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is LG03 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 SKV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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