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LG53 GFO

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 GFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,970 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 92,187 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 83,358 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,601 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 74,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,801 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,782 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 66,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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LG53 GFO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LG53 GFO, 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

How do I check the history of LG53 GFO?

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What year was LG53 GFO registered?

LG53 GFO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LG53 GFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 GFO shows 8 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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