MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
front tyres 5mm rear tyres 3mm
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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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