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LN03 KGJ

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,964 mi
Last recorded117,964 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 117,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 117,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed offside front brake hose chaffed to webbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge nearing canvas and tyres have small scuffs/cuts on inner edge both front tyres very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 108,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.7mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.8mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,636 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass has water ingress (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged irregular wear on inner edge/lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged irregular wear on inner edge/lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaks around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,860 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 92,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,838 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,707 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 79,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 67,878 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,314 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all vehicle tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 55,314 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all vehicle tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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LN03 KGJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN03 KGJ, 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 LN03 KGJ registered?

LN03 KGJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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