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LG03 SNF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

199,876 mi
Last recorded199,876 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 199,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 193,743 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 187,315 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 196,735 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 176,715 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 160,466 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 145,374 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 145,374 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 132,715 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 119,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 103,337 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre cut on tread

Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,141 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,108 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,194 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 SNF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

LG03 SNF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LG03 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 SNF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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