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LO03 ZNB

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,554 mi
Last recorded49,554 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 ZNB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 49,554 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 49,470 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,340 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 49,044 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 48,640 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 48,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,169 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 43,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,438 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 ZNB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNB, 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

How do I check the history of LO03 ZNB?

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What year was LO03 ZNB registered?

LO03 ZNB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LO03 ZNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO03 ZNB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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