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OE52 LUA

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

139,503 mi
Last recorded139,503 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 LUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 139,503 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 130,585 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 130,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 126,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 126,530 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 123,774 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 123,774 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 117,320 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 117,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 106,971 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 106,971 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre bald on very inner edge

rear brake pads 1500-2000 miles left approx

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,458 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2017 93,445 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,504 miles

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

Nearside front tyre 1mm on edges

Offside tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,973 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 81,973 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perrishing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perrishing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,590 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 71,590 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 67,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,360 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 64,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,716 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,636 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 56,636 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,957 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,908 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 42,612 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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OE52 LUA is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 OE52 LUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE52 LUA registered?

OE52 LUA is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is OE52 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE52 LUA shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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