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LM53 KUJ

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,548 mi
Last recorded80,548 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 KUJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 80,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing - recommend replacing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges /close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing - recommend replacing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 79,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake hose - corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake hose - corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 79,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake hose - corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake hose - corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading to brake hose / caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading to brake hose / caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,189 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 77,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced has condensation (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 74,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,401 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 71,338 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 69,551 miles

Offside Rear screw in tyre

offside and nearside front lower arm front bushes worn

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2017 69,551 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear screw in tyre

offside and nearside front lower arm front bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,830 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,105 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 65,104 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,037 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to wear markers.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,662 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,966 miles

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

front and rear n/plate deteriorated

inncortly rear brake pads fitted

off side front bumper damage

Pass 30 Nov 2010 44,330 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,998 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 34,673 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,322 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 21,592 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 KUJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 KUJ, 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 KUJ registered?

LM53 KUJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is LM53 KUJ safe to buy?

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