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2003 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration LM03WYF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 26 Oct 2023
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 213,165 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 213,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 207,603 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 194,415 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021 7 Jun 20265 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 191,557 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019 7 Jun 202614 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 186,495 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2018 7 Jun 202610 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 184,737 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2017 7 Jun 202612 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 177,738 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
11 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 177,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 165,984 MI
Advisory 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)
5 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 165,984 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2015Advisory 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)
3 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 156,374 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
29 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 156,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
12 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 145,769 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 145,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 136,347 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2012 7 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 110,249 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2011 7 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 110,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
18 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,332 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2010 7 Jun 202627 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,197 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,689 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2008 7 Jun 202620 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,450 MI
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LM03WYF was registered on 2003-06-26
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