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LR03 EOY

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,474 mi
Last recorded63,474 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 EOY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 63,474 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, thrust arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 63,474 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, thrust arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 62,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 62,022 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 62,022 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 61,179 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,434 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 56,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,973 miles

small amount of play in n/s/r anti-roll bar end link

Fail 8 Sep 2018 54,973 miles

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

small amount of play in n/s/r anti-roll bar end link

Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,200 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 47,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Oct 2013 47,054 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,442 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,675 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,420 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,993 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,650 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,723 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,777 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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LR03 EOY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LR03 EOY, 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 LR03 EOY registered?

LR03 EOY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is LR03 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 EOY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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