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LW03 TUU

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,804 mi
Last recorded117,804 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 TUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 117,804 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 116,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 115,341 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 115,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 111,768 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2020 107,686 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,876 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 100,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 95,905 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,549 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 90,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,062 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,557 miles

one no plate bulb n/w

Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,898 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,361 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,261 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,651 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 57,647 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,010 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,505 miles

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

n/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

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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LW03 TUU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LW03 TUU, 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 LW03 TUU registered?

LW03 TUU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is LW03 TUU safe to buy?

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