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LM03WYJ
2003 BMW 525
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
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- Registration LM03WYJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 03 Oct 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 162,070 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,244 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 141,244 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 140,941 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 Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,109 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2024 7 Jun 202626 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,963 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front brake disc back plates insecure
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,631 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2022 7 Jun 202617 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,273 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,273 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,616 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,706 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019 7 Jun 202623 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge
- Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,570 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner and outer edge
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front tyre is worn bald on inner edge
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,072 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre is worn bald on inner edge
18 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,565 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2016 7 Jun 202617 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
2 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,315 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,402 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,654 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,026 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2012 7 Jun 202625 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,242 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,187 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2010 7 Jun 202611 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,938 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2009 7 Jun 202621 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,404 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2008 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,241 MI
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LM03WYJ was registered on 2003-06-26
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