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LM52 LFX

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,063 mi
Last recorded170,063 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 LFX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 170,063 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 158,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 150,569 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 145,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

wear discs

Pass 14 Jun 2010

Centre seat belt latch missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust mounting broken

Unable to read milage

Pass 22 Jun 2009 115,723 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 102,258 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 102,258 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 82,902 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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LM52 LFX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM52 LFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM52 LFX registered?

LM52 LFX is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is LM52 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 LFX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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