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LM52 LGA

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,632 mi
Last recorded169,632 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 LGA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 169,632 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2016 160,069 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 160,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 151,942 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 142,899 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 142,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 131,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 131,387 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 123,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 123,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,936 miles

damage on alloys and rear bumper stone chip in screen oil on engine front brake discs lipped exhaust corroding

rear brake discs lipped and corroded pads wearing low n/s/r tyre worn close to limit rear diff leaking exhaust heat sheled insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2010 107,586 miles

kerb damage on alloys stone chip in screen all brake discs lipped and worn front brake pads wearing low exhaust corroding rear diff leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2010 107,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

kerb damage on alloys stone chip in screen all brake discs lipped and worn front brake pads wearing low exhaust corroding rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2009 91,442 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear brake discs showing wear

Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,074 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,215 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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LM52 LGA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LM52 LGA, 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 LM52 LGA registered?

LM52 LGA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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