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LC03WDP
2003 BMW 525
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
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- Registration LC03WDP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 11 Apr 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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166 Total Defects Recorded
31 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 177,468 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Handbrake reading low
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Handbrake reading low
- Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
12 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,059 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Hand brake reading low
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 169,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Hand brake reading low
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,185 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Handbrake reading low
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both inner (4.2.3 (a) (i))
6 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 162,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Handbrake reading low
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both inner (4.2.3 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,039 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r & N/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s/r & N/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
29 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r & N/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s/r & N/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,009 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 149,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leaking under bonnet (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,790 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,105 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Mirror cover missing
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 135,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leaking (8.2.3)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Mirror cover missing
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
6 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,269 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
6 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both forward (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,351 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexis (7.1.2)
12 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 117,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexis (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,074 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 110,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,188 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 100,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,466 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202614 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
10 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,431 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202611 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,526 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2011 11 Jun 202617 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,212 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2010 11 Jun 20261 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,456 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,357 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2008 11 Jun 202614 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,453 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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