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LV03 PFJ

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,508 mi
Last recorded121,508 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 PFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 121,508 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 117,905 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 117,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 115,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 113,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 109,988 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 109,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 105,777 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 100,716 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 97,028 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 20 May 2015 97,022 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)

Offside 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)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,876 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,899 miles

225/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,352 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 78,829 miles

rear tyres both on limit

Fail 7 May 2010 78,829 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear tyres both on limit

Pass 9 May 2009 62,760 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 9 May 2009 62,760 miles

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

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

front discs worn

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,010 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 48,010 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,609 miles

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear rear tyres

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Mar 2006 23,674 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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LV03 PFJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LV03 PFJ, 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 PFJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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