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LR53 CZB

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

118,199 mi
Last recorded118,199 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CZB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 118,199 miles

Front Both Headlamp Images on Limit

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen Stone Chipped

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

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

Rear Diff Damp

Fail 6 Jul 2026 118,004 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Also Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both Headlamp Images on Limit

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen Stone Chipped

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

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

Rear Diff Damp

Pass 16 Jul 2025 109,611 miles

both headlight aim on limit

front undertray poor

Fail 7 Jul 2025 109,387 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlight aim on limit

front undertray poor

Pass 3 Jul 2024 99,082 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Oil leaks from engine, gearbox & diff area

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Sills and jacking point areas have corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2023 90,075 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 90,072 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Not checked due to overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,843 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 81,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 67,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 67,610 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 57,961 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 55,497 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 55,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,889 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,617 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 48,617 miles

Nearside 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)

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 6 Sep 2013 44,593 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,460 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,290 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,591 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 34,591 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,727 miles

o/s front tyre, small cut in outer wall.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,765 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 24,751 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,860 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,751 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 14,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LR53 CZB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LR53 CZB, 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 LR53 CZB registered?

LR53 CZB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is LR53 CZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 CZB shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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