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LTH 50

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

48,008 mi
Last recorded48,008 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTH 50
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 48,008 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 46,996 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 46,996 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 45,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 45,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 44,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 43,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,679 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 38,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 36,085 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 36,072 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,175 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 34,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 31,983 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 30,231 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 28,466 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,233 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 26,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 23,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 20,496 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 20,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 18,209 miles

full undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 15,589 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 15,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Wipers smearing

Pass 25 Oct 2008 9,578 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 9,051 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 8,389 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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LTH 50 is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LTH 50, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LTH 50?

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What year was LTH 50 registered?

LTH 50 is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is LTH 50 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTH 50 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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