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LS03 CUV

2003 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,764 mi
Last recorded168,764 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 CUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 168,764 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 168,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 166,002 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 155,394 miles

slight play in rear outer suspension arm bush

tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2014 146,262 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 139,675 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 139,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 133,756 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 133,754 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 126,757 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 126,740 miles

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

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

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

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

middle exhaust bracket in poor condition

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

screw in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2011 126,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

nail in offside front tyre

rear coil springs corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 15 Jun 2010 113,337 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 113,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 97,688 miles

movement in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

trims fitted to outer sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2008 88,508 miles
Pass 13 May 2007 72,814 miles
Pass 14 May 2006 60,325 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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LS03 CUV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS03 CUV, 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 LS03 CUV registered?

LS03 CUV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is LS03 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 CUV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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