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LJ03 NLE

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,268 mi
Last recorded117,268 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 NLE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,268 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 117,268 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 113,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 108,734 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 103,078 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 99,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 98,609 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 98,609 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 96,624 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 88,020 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 88,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 77,848 miles

slight play in rear suspension arms

Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,692 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,643 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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LJ03 NLE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJ03 NLE, 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 LJ03 NLE registered?

LJ03 NLE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is LJ03 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 NLE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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