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VE52 LUD

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,096 mi
Last recorded129,096 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 LUD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 129,096 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 129,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 125,506 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 125,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 117,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 108,904 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,791 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 102,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,147 miles

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp halos (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp inop pre 2018

Offside Rear no plate lamp dim

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 93,147 miles

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp halos (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp inop pre 2018

Offside Rear no plate lamp dim

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 87,112 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 81,440 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,575 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,607 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,649 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,761 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,264 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 45,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,973 miles

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

brake warning light is on

Pass 19 Dec 2008 30,199 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 22 Dec 2007 21,950 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 21,528 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 21,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 20,215 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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VE52 LUD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VE52 LUD, 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 VE52 LUD registered?

VE52 LUD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is VE52 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 LUD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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