MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Fluid leak, but not excessive slight differential leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side front door sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber stanchion partially deteriorated
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable slight play in outer CV joint (6.1.7 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
various body corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front worn on outer edge
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre wall damage
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak rear axle ()
engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak from rear diff
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak from rear diff
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres lightly cracked/perishing and n/s worn thin on inner shoulder
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres lightly cracked/perishing and n/s worn thin on inner shoulder
Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear no plate detiorated
Both rear indicators showing whitish light due to bulbs discolouring
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Both rear indicators showing whitish light due to bulbs discolouring
Light damage n/s/r outer tyre wall
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LW03 OAM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 LW03 OAM, 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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LW03 OAM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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