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BG03 JKX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

68,903 mi
Last recorded68,903 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 JKX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 68,903 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 68,689 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 68,471 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,416 miles

Rear sub frame bushes slight movement

Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,189 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 64,807 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 63,884 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 61,662 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 59,693 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,263 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,819 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 53,133 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,702 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 50,702 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2013 48,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 47,050 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,427 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,740 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,533 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,211 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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BG03 JKX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BG03 JKX, 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 BG03 JKX registered?

BG03 JKX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is BG03 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 JKX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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