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LT53 OVO

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,587 mi
Last recorded92,587 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OVO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 92,587 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leak

n/s rear anti roll bar link slight play

rear diff weeping oil

Fail 10 Sep 2016 92,585 miles

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

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

engine management light on

engine oil leak

n/s rear anti roll bar link slight play

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,782 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,809 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,522 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 66,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,756 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,296 miles

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

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

oil leak from back axle

petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

back axle oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

seal on petrol cap perishimg

Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,377 miles

Spare tyre defective

diff(oil seal leakeing)

front brake pads low

Fail 10 Sep 2007 34,377 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Spare tyre defective

diff [back axle ) OIL SEAL LEAKEING

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 OVO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OVO, 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 LT53 OVO registered?

LT53 OVO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LT53 OVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 OVO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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