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LR03 UUX

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,237 mi
Last recorded204,237 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 204,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 204,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 188,933 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 188,933 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward susp arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 173,730 miles

Centre propshaft coupling badly worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 173,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Centre propshaft coupling badly worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 158,942 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level on minimum mark

Pass 26 Sep 2013 151,481 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 151,039 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 132,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge & cuts/splits in tread

very deep cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2012 132,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge & cuts/splits in tread

very deep cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 115,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake Discs Heavly Coroded

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 102,854 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 99,242 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 94,899 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 92,994 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 84,848 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 UUX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

LR03 UUX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is LR03 UUX safe to buy?

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