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LM52 ZHO

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,340 mi
Last recorded76,340 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 76,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 76,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 74,636 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 72,330 miles

oil leak front of engine

Fail 5 Jan 2024 72,330 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak front of engine

Pass 20 Jan 2023 71,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

MANY OIL LEAKS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

SOME RUST ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.

SPLITS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

SPLITS AND CUTS ON BOTH FRONT TYRES .SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT INNER TYRE WALLS.BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD DEPTH.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 70,227 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,287 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,661 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 68,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 67,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,033 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 62,860 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,911 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 59,911 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 56,942 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nsf tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,730 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,699 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,360 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,281 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 26,812 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 22,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,473 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 ZHO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LM52 ZHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM52 ZHO registered?

LM52 ZHO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is LM52 ZHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 ZHO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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