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LM03 XOR

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,986 mi
Last recorded179,986 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 179,986 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 162,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre misshapen

o/s/f tyre bauld on inner edge

o/s/f tyre misshaspen

rear discs coroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 151,176 miles

both front down pipe flexible joints deteriorated and blowing (borderline)

chip swepted area

n/s/f shocker damp of oil (borderline)

play o/s/r bottom rose joint (borderline)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 140,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 140,937 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 127,215 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 100,931 miles

rear number plate fading

Fail 8 Jan 2008 100,931 miles

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

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

rear number plate fading

Pass 8 Jan 2007 64,748 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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 XOR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XOR, 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 XOR registered?

LM03 XOR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is LM03 XOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 XOR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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