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LV53 GHG

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

215,269 mi
Last recorded215,269 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 GHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 215,269 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc, inner face in poor condition

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 31 Oct 2018 215,268 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc, inner face in poor condition

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Oct 2017 207,116 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Oil leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

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)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 204,106 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure is out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Oil leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

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)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 197,897 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 197,755 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 190,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust mounting corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Jul 2015 190,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

exhaust mounting corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jun 2014 180,861 miles

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

front exhaust brackets broken

Fail 23 Jun 2014 180,756 miles

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

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

front exhaust brackets broken

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge-early failure likely.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 167,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jul 2012 146,635 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 146,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 123,892 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 96,538 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 96,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,450 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,005 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,023 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,967 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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LV53 GHG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LV53 GHG, 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 LV53 GHG registered?

LV53 GHG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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