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LM03 VHK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,341 mi
Last recorded172,341 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 172,341 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 172,174 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 165,432 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 165,428 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 151,669 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 144,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018

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

under cover tray /sills/engine/ fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hand brake just met requirment may need adjusting or repair

under cover tray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2016
Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,129 miles

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 24 Jun 2014 107,413 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 102,068 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 95,163 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 95,163 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 86,444 miles

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

the rear brake disc,s are slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 86,413 miles

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

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

the rear brake disc,s are slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,792 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,455 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,281 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 VHK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LM03 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

LM03 VHK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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