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LD03FTP
2003 BMW 525
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LD03FTP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 07 Jan 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 137,316 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- rear differential leaking on exhaust
- fuel cap sealing device deteriorated
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 137,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board back box missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low cant be adjusted (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap sealing device deteriorated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- rear differential leaking on exhaust
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,610 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,610 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,848 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,394 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2023 5 Jun 20261 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,498 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022 5 Jun 202626 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,599 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,173 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,908 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,081 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018 5 Jun 202616 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,908 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017 5 Jun 202616 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,975 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2016 5 Jun 202611 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,686 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2015 5 Jun 20265 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,248 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014 5 Jun 202623 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
25 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,042 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2013 5 Jun 202615 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,968 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
13 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,456 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,456 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
24 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,649 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2010Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
27 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,147 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
30 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,470 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
31 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,772 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LD03FTP was registered on 2003-07-18
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