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LG03 WKU

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,127 mi
Last recorded197,127 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 WKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 197,127 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 197,125 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 193,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 190,176 miles

front brake discs worn

rear registration plate deteriorated

screen damaged to 10mm maximum in zone A

wipers poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2011 190,176 miles

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

front brake discs worn

long travel at park brake lever

noisew & excessive judder from rear park brake

rear registration plate deteriorated

screen damaged to 10mm maximum in zone A

wipers poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2010 168,423 miles

all brake discs worn

slight play in front lower ball joints

Pass 6 Mar 2009 142,001 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and low tread

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 13 Feb 2008 113,022 miles

offside rear park brake very noisy in rolling road

play nearside rear ,upper radius arm ,outer joint

Pass 20 Feb 2007 87,982 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 78,635 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 WKU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

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

Is LG03 WKU safe to buy?

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