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WK03 LNP

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,992 mi
Last recorded161,992 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 LNP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 161,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 161,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 158,676 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 158,676 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 153,098 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 150,111 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 150,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 139,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 139,732 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 122,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 109,203 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs and pads are heavily worn.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,876 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,372 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 67,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,278 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 53,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,672 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wiper bladres poor

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,668 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 30,623 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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WK03 LNP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WK03 LNP, 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 WK03 LNP registered?

WK03 LNP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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