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LT03 FMG

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,190 mi
Last recorded84,190 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 FMG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has minor age cracks

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses starting to crack slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 52,151 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 48,893 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,352 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 44,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,573 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 36,216 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,557 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 28,424 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,340 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 24,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 80,629 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,542 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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LT03 FMG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LT03 FMG, 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 LT03 FMG registered?

LT03 FMG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is LT03 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT03 FMG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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