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LM03 MXR

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,357 mi
Last recorded166,357 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 MXR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 166,357 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 163,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 159,762 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 155,184 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 150,489 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 148,072 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front shock absorber bump stop loose and deteriorated.

prop shaft front rubber donut loose and disintegrating. retaining bolts and washers wearing away.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 140,755 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 140,755 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 130,148 miles

Centre exhaust bracket coroded

Rear brake discs are worn and coroded

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 123,212 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 123,211 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 115,707 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 115,706 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 111,335 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 105,358 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2007 100,128 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 100,128 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 94,475 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 94,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 94,440 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 83,819 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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LM03 MXR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LM03 MXR, 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 LM03 MXR registered?

LM03 MXR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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