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LR03 JLX

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,807 mi
Last recorded178,807 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 JLX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 178,807 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 176,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine oil leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2020 174,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 171,495 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tierod slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 168,190 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 168,190 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 164,182 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 159,873 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 155,375 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 155,375 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 149,941 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 145,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 140,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 135,375 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 135,375 miles

Centre Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 131,006 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 122,377 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 114,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 106,488 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 21 Mar 2006 92,691 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 92,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 JLX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black 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 LR03 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

LR03 JLX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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