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M777 LOS

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,910 mi
Last recorded133,910 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 LOS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2018 133,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view out side Zone "A" windscreen damaged and near side front damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 129,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower wishbone has slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 128,640 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 118,310 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 118,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 109,649 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 109,649 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 30 Oct 2012 106,168 miles

Damage to front number plate

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Gearbox exhaust mount broken

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside door mirror deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2012 106,168 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to front number plate

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Gearbox exhaust mount broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside door mirror deteriorated

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,008 miles

offside front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 12 Oct 2011 95,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,325 miles

Damage to front number plate

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 88,325 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to front number plate

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,634 miles

Damage to front number plate and bumper

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside door mirror starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 82,634 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to front number plate and bumper

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside door mirror starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to front bumper

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 70,443 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to front bumper

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 61,267 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 201,675 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 201,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 143,441 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 143,441 miles

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

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

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

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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M777 LOS is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M777 LOS, 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 M777 LOS registered?

M777 LOS is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is M777 LOS safe to buy?

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