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LM53 WWZ

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,034 mi
Last recorded135,034 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 135,034 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 135,026 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 133,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 129,479 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 129,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 121,509 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 116,524 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 111,961 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,760 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,610 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,443 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 80,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 78,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,928 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 71,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

cooling fan not fitted to water pump

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,292 miles

air bag light on

cooling fan not fitted to water pump

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,413 miles

both rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,077 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,159 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,122 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 29,381 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 29,381 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 WWZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WWZ, 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 WWZ registered?

LM53 WWZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is LM53 WWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 WWZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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