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LT53 LLD

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,326 mi
Last recorded145,326 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 LLD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 145,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 135,259 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Flex hose slight seepage/ outer casing damaged from oil exposure. (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective One centre mount not attached, one missing and one bolt missing from flange. Slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back. ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear sub-frame mounting bushes tearing/ slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 126,873 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 126,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,846 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 126,846 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 124,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 119,450 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 113,655 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 108,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,155 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,557 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,318 miles

front tyres 5mm rear tyres 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,680 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 90,380 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,128 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,401 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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LT53 LLD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LT53 LLD, 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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LT53 LLD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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