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A21 ROJ

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,581 mi
Last recorded162,581 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 ROJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 162,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 148,598 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 121,631 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 96,310 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,505 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,083 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 68,813 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 47,851 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,851 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind on n/s/r brake investigation required

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,222 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,002 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,776 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 29,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,736 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm -- o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,444 miles

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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A21 ROJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A21 ROJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 ROJ registered?

A21 ROJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is A21 ROJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 ROJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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