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LL03 TZM

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,939 mi
Last recorded226,939 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 TZM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 226,939 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 207,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 190,818 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 168,902 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 146,854 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 146,854 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 140,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside mirror tempororily repaired

underside cover broken

Fail 25 Jun 2010 139,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside mirror tempororily repaired

underside cover broken

Pass 26 Jun 2009 134,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2009 134,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 129,092 miles

front registration plate cracked

rear brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn low

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2007 121,842 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 121,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 89,194 miles

handbrake effort on limit offside rear tyre tread worn in centre

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 TZM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZM, 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 LL03 TZM?

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What year was LL03 TZM registered?

LL03 TZM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is LL03 TZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL03 TZM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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