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LM53 KGY

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,389 mi
Last recorded103,389 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 KGY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 103,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,587 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,587 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 80,333 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 80,333 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,227 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,133 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,500 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner wall

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,442 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 43,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,366 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,829 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 24,268 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,521 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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LM53 KGY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM53 KGY, 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 LM53 KGY registered?

LM53 KGY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is LM53 KGY safe to buy?

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