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LJ53 JTV

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,866 mi
Last recorded147,866 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JTV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 147,866 miles

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

Central Rear oil leaking from diff dripping on exauste

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 145,492 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 145,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 142,448 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 138,502 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 136,966 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 134,335 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 130,040 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 130,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 123,211 miles

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

o/s rack joint worn

Fail 10 Nov 2014 123,204 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s rack joint worn

Pass 8 Nov 2013 113,849 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 113,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 104,711 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 95,794 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 21 Jul 2010 88,722 miles

rear biff leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,157 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,190 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,437 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,247 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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LJ53 JTV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LJ53 JTV, 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 LJ53 JTV registered?

LJ53 JTV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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