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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
steering stiff
tyres starting to crack
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
steering stiff
tyres starting to crack
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish on the outer sidewalls
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish on the outer sidewalls
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Advise nearside front tyre perished
Advise rear diff oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear under load (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear under load (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advise nearside front tyre perished
Advise offside front outer sill starting to corrode
Advise rear diff oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear under load (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear under load (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear under load (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm ball joint. (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Outer sill has some corrosion.
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Oil leak diff. ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel pipe corroded at rear and clip is insecure.
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm ball joint. (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Outer sill has some corrosion.
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working refit bulb holder. (1.3.2b)
Rear Oil leak diff. ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel pipe corroded at rear and clip is insecure.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front to rear fuel and brake pipes clip insecure
Nearside front to rear fuel pipe corroded
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front outer sill corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear discs corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
rear diff has oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front to rear fuel and brake pipes clip insecure
Nearside front to rear fuel pipe corroded
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front outer sill corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear discs corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
rear diff has oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear diff has an oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear diff has an oil leak
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear diff has oil leak
rear diff has oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LN03 ZWF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 ZWF, 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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LN03 ZWF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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