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PE03 LFY

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,474 mi
Last recorded140,474 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 LFY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 140,474 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 133,271 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 9 Aug 2021 133,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster corroded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 125,835 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear quarter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear quarter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 123,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 8 May 2018 121,561 miles

(under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 116,934 miles

plastic covers and under trays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 27 Apr 2016 111,825 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 12 May 2015 107,608 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 99,124 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 93,739 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 88,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 84,928 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 84,928 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2009 79,878 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 75,640 miles

N/F tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/F tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,672 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 60,565 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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PE03 LFY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 PE03 LFY, 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 PE03 LFY registered?

PE03 LFY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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