MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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
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
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)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
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)
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
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LM03 MXR safe to buy?
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