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LM53 LHB

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

84,478 mi
Last recorded84,478 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 LHB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 84,478 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 79,991 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,388 miles

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

minor stone chip

Pass 2 Feb 2021 55,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper and wing damaged

Nearside front bumper damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service light on (oil, brake fluid and pollen due)

Fail 2 Feb 2021 55,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper and wing damaged

Nearside front bumper damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service light on (oil, brake fluid and pollen due)

Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front optional front position light not working

service light on

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 27 Feb 2020 54,634 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front optional front position light not working

service light on

tyre pressure warning light on

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 16 Feb 2019 53,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight perishing & uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f jacking point pad is missing

Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,783 miles

engine under tray present

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2018 53,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 53,704 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer outer tyre wall wearing/cracking

engine under cover present

Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,888 miles

front brakes discs worn

n/s/f headlamp on the lower limit

n/s/f headlight aim on upper limit not dazzling other drivers

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r brakes corroded

rear bumper and reflectors damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,158 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Knock and play in steering rack, unable to identify due to undertrays

Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 52,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Knock and play in steering rack, unable to identify due to undertrays

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 50,252 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 50,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn to just within mot limits and unevenly

service light on

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked but not effecting lettering

rear number plate starting to stain

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,926 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 40,926 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 37,363 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,363 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,176 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 29,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,407 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2007 22,068 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 LHB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LM53 LHB, 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 LM53 LHB registered?

LM53 LHB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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