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LR53CXG
2003 BMW 525
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LR53CXG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 18 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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84 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 88,044 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2027 7 Jun 202617 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 88,044 MI
7 Jun 202610 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,575 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2026 7 Jun 202619 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,862 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2025 7 Jun 202618 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,010 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2024 7 Jun 202618 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 73,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,210 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023 7 Jun 202619 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,001 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,800 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 53,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f &o/s/r outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,750 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
11 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 52,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
19 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,920 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front deep cuts to tyre sidewall
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front deep cuts to tyre sidewall
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,846 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive very distorted (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
16 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads both sides (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive very distorted (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front deep cuts to tyre sidewall
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
15 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,894 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2016 7 Jun 20263 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 45,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,590 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2015 7 Jun 202610 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
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)
11 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,886 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2014Advisory 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)
15 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,819 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013 7 Jun 202614 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,805 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013Advisory 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)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,995 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,227 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2011 7 Jun 20269 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,027 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,084 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2009Advisory 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)
19 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,851 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2008 7 Jun 202619 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 19,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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LR53CXG was registered on 2003-09-17
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