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LO03 DAA

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,327 mi
Last recorded134,327 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 DAA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 134,327 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 126,184 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 119,146 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 116,321 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 116,321 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,760 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 106,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,647 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 75,773 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 71,997 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 71,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 68,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 64,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/rear hand brake slightly low in effort

Pass 20 May 2011 57,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 51,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 46,289 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 41,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2008 41,047 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,075 miles

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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LO03 DAA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LO03 DAA, 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 LO03 DAA registered?

LO03 DAA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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