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LR03 JKY

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

194,989 mi
Last recorded194,989 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 JKY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 194,989 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 192,450 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 190,332 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 186,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 181,705 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 177,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 173,641 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 169,989 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 165,209 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 161,339 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 155,864 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 155,864 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 144,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 129,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2012 129,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 113,531 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 113,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyre wear edges

N/S and O/S/F link rod gaitars split .

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wear edges and cuts tread border line limits advise replace

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,717 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 97,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyre wear edges .

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,845 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 83,612 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R handbrake reading low .

O/S/R seat belt stork close to limits not working everytime .

Rear number plate getting close to limits

Pass 2 Jun 2007 54,502 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JKY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JKY, 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 JKY registered?

LR03 JKY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is LR03 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 JKY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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