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LR03 WXC

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,001 mi
Last recorded160,001 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 WXC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 160,001 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 160,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 145,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 141,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light intermittant

nearside front anti roll bar dust cover slightly split

parking brake just achieves required efficiency

Pass 21 Sep 2018 140,509 miles

parking brake just achieves required efficiency, recommend adjustment

Fail 21 Sep 2018 140,509 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake just achieves required efficiency, recommend adjustment

Pass 12 Sep 2017 136,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 128,998 miles

Oil leak ()

low on oil, 1lt of 5w/30 low ash added to conduct emissions testing

rear differential is weeping oil

Fail 14 Sep 2016 128,998 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

low on oil, 1lt of 5w/30 low ash added to conduct emissions testing

rear differential is weeping oil

Pass 25 Aug 2015 122,275 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,566 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 103,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 87,463 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 87,463 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,250 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 75,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 58,183 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 51,520 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,836 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 WXC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

LR03 WXC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is LR03 WXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 WXC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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