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LT53 TBY

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,911 mi
Last recorded147,911 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 147,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 141,490 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 141,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 137,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 137,210 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 133,263 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 128,056 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise rear brakes when rotated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 124,203 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs poor

Fail 30 Aug 2013 124,203 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs poor

Pass 3 Sep 2012 120,192 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in os rack end

rear discs poor

Fail 3 Sep 2012 120,190 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in os rack end

rear discs poor

Pass 12 Sep 2011 115,351 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

osf fog lamp adrift

play in os rack tie rod

Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,963 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 1 Sep 2010 101,918 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,251 miles

front brake discs worn and pads very low!

nearside handbrake effort low

rear brake pads getting low and discs starting to lip

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar drop linkage

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,787 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,520 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,318 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 TBY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT53 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

LT53 TBY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is LT53 TBY safe to buy?

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