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4494 PL

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,314 mi
Last recorded93,314 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4494 PL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 93,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 92,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 91,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,312 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,880 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner +outer edge very close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,481 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,349 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 70,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2012 114,646 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 61,514 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,209 miles

blow on flexi exhaust system

offside front headlamp not secure

Fail 7 Sep 2010 56,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

blow on flexi exhaust system

offside front headlamp not secure

Pass 3 Jun 2009 52,562 miles

blow on exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,371 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,543 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,301 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 40,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low on very inner and outer edges - advise

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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4494 PL is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4494 PL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4494 PL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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