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LR03 LWC

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

117,488 mi
Last recorded117,488 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 117,488 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,488 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty and corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2022 104,435 miles

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

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

slight blow from front flexi pipe

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section, (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 99,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 95,629 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,501 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2015 78,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2015 78,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 73,765 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,995 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 66,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 63,024 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,111 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,171 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,013 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,769 miles

chip in windscreen zone a

rear brake pads look low approx 3mm

scratches to n/s of vehicle

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 LWC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LWC, 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 LR03 LWC registered?

LR03 LWC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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