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LS52 WEF

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

100,644 mi
Last recorded100,644 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 WEF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 100,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 93,011 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 91,373 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 91,350 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside handbrake low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 88,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 86,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear tread depth wearing low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,700 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 78,045 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 78,045 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 75,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,903 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 71,378 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,841 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,723 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,455 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,721 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,997 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,840 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 50,602 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,164 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,781 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,487 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 23,523 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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LS52 WEF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LS52 WEF, 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 LS52 WEF registered?

LS52 WEF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is LS52 WEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 WEF shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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