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LL03 AFX

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

152,778 mi
Last recorded152,778 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 AFX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 152,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 142,231 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 127,978 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 108,853 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 107,783 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 103,421 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,693 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 90,221 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 83,913 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 75,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front side mirror slightly deteriorated

rear differntial oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 66,440 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 66,438 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FRONT DISCS ARE LIPPED & CORRODING...Thanx.

Pass 29 May 2009 58,086 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 49,723 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,062 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,961 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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LL03 AFX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LL03 AFX, 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 LL03 AFX registered?

LL03 AFX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is LL03 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL03 AFX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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