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LM53 OBH

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,754 mi
Last recorded211,754 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 OBH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 211,754 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 202,357 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advice car has a fault with rear air suspension

Pass 3 Nov 2015 197,445 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

advice car has fault with rear air suspension

advice corrosion on fuel pipes

advice front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2015 197,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to front of car (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

advice car has fault with rear air suspension

advice corrosion on fuel pipes

advice front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 193,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake backing plate insecure

o/s/f brake backing plate insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2013 189,345 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advice front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2013 189,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advice front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 185,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 181,183 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advice n/s and o/s rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 177,483 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 146,155 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 116,487 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 98,667 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 98,667 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 73,725 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 73,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 OBH is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

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

Is LM53 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 OBH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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