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LL03 FXU

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,837 mi
Last recorded46,837 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 FXU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 46,837 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2026 46,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 46,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,585 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 43,303 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2018 43,303 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 42,144 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2017 42,144 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 40,200 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 40,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 36,981 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 36,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,199 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 32,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,428 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,236 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 24,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 24,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,249 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 17,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 15,288 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 15,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,998 miles

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

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 FXU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

LL03 FXU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is LL03 FXU safe to buy?

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