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LV03 AEP

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

267,404 mi
Last recorded267,404 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 AEP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 267,404 miles

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

Front exhaust deteriated / corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded chassis ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

outer sill covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 17 May 2018 267,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front exhaust deteriated / corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded chassis ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

outer sill covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 258,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipes front to back slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear inner sill corroded but not excessive near jacking point

Fail 7 Apr 2017 258,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure lower anti roll bar link ball joint broken (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across boot floor corroded badly (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipes front to back slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low just legal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low just legal (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear inner sill corroded but not excessive near jacking point

Pass 13 Apr 2016 240,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 221,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 203,905 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 183,331 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 161,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 138,976 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 31 Mar 2010 116,920 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded on the edges

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

lower engine and floor covers fitted

top engine cover fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2010 116,920 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded on the edges

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

lower engine and floor covers fitted

top engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 106,358 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs corroded on the edges

lower engine and floor covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2009 106,358 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs corroded on the edges

lower engine and floor covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 58,920 miles

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

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

front washers poor

offside front tyre scrubbing on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2007 58,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front washers poor

offside front tyre scrubbing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,857 miles

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

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY

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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LV03 AEP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 LV03 AEP, 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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LV03 AEP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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