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OW03 LMK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,832 mi
Last recorded124,832 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 LMK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2011 124,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 115,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 98,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,640 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake low reading

Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,775 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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OW03 LMK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OW03 LMK, 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 OW03 LMK registered?

OW03 LMK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is OW03 LMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 LMK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW03 LMK have outstanding finance?

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