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LR53CZB
2003 BMW 525
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LR53CZB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 109,611 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- both headlight aim on limit
- front undertray poor
7 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 109,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front undertray poor
- both headlight aim on limit
3 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,082 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres bald on inner edges
- Sills and jacking point areas have corrosion
- Rear metal brake pipes corroded
- Oil leaks from engine, gearbox & diff area
- Offside front metal brake pipe corroded
- Both front tyres bald on inner edges
11 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,075 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2024 8 Jun 20264 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Not checked due to overheating (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
11 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,843 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 81,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,611 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 67,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,020 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,961 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,497 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017 8 Jun 202623 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,497 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)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,889 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016 8 Jun 202626 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,617 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015 8 Jun 202626 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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)
- 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)
6 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,593 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014 8 Jun 202629 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,460 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013 8 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,290 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2012 8 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,591 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2011 8 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,727 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2010 8 Jun 20261 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,765 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2009 8 Jun 202626 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 24,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
3 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,860 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,751 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2007 8 Jun 202624 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 14,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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LR53CZB was registered on 2003-09-22
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