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LT03 RTZ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,067 mi
Last recorded109,067 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,067 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 109,067 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,359 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,021 miles

brake pedal spongy

oil burning from engine

Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,502 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 96,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,283 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low on centre tread (close to wear markers) 225/55/16

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,708 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 85,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,547 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 72,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,397 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,174 miles

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly and close to limit.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 60,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly and close to limit.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,066 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,447 miles

parking brake efficiency at minimum requirement of 16%

Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,152 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,112 miles

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

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

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 RTZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT03 RTZ, 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 LT03 RTZ registered?

LT03 RTZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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