MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
advice car has a fault with rear air suspension
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f brake backing plate insecure
o/s/f brake backing plate insecure
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
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
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)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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