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LR53 TFZ

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,647 mi
Last recorded100,647 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 TFZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 100,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 100,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 100,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in the tread

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 100,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in the tread

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,036 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 100,036 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 96,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,692 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 86,783 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 86,783 miles

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,565 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 85,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,471 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,471 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,750 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)

centr rear seat belt fastener housing broken

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,182 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 48,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,639 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 39,420 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 31,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,794 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,755 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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LR53 TFZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TFZ, 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 LR53 TFZ registered?

LR53 TFZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 TFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 TFZ shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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