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LM53FBF
2003 BMW 525
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LM53FBF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 18 Feb 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
19
Passes
5
Failures
79.17%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
4 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,372 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,729 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,011 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2025 8 Jun 202620 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,991 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,806 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022 8 Jun 202616 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,688 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,657 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020 8 Jun 202619 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,143 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2019 8 Jun 202619 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,839 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,838 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,919 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2017 8 Jun 202622 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,047 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
18 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,070 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,689 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014 8 Jun 202616 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,619 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2013 8 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,375 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,151 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,307 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2010 8 Jun 202611 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,047 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2009 8 Jun 202613 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,868 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LM53FBF was registered on 2003-12-10
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