MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,129 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brakes slightly binding
both front tyres worn inner treads no visable tread pattern
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
both front brakes slightly binding
both front tyres worn inner treads no visable tread pattern
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
rear number plate marked
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
rear number plate marked
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate marked
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate marked
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyre wearing edges
front discs worn close to limit
rear discs wearing
front pads getting low
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS03 VEL is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?
LS03 VEL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2003.
Is LS03 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for LS03 VEL shows 9 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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