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LS03 YOR

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

329,311 mi
Last recorded329,311 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 YOR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 329,311 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 329,311 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 320,063 miles

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

Offside Rear door frame has corrosion

Oil leak bad ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mount broken

rear differential unit has bad oil leak

tailgate lid has corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2017 320,057 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlamp beam image dim

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

Offside Rear door frame has corrosion

Oil leak bad ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mount broken

rear differential unit has bad oil leak

tailgate lid has corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2016 305,834 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 305,831 miles

Brake pipe leaking centre to rear (3.6.A.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Central exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 290,081 miles

Front engine has heavy oil leak

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear diff has heavy oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 289,788 miles

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

Front engine has heavy oil leak

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear diff has heavy oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 277,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes binding

n/s/r tyre split in tread

Fail 21 Nov 2014 277,110 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes binding

n/s/r tyre split in tread

Pass 28 Nov 2013 265,861 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 233,228 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

mascot on bonnet

Pass 24 Oct 2011 201,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 160,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 114,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 90,229 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,910 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,507 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,277 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 YOR is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LS03 YOR, 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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LS03 YOR is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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