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C2 WJC

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,323 mi
Last recorded46,323 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 WJC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 46,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 46,059 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 45,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 45,586 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 45,435 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 45,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 45,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 45,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,177 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,077 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,188 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,793 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,869 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,863 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,841 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,423 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,280 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,242 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,918 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,262 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,555 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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C2 WJC 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 C2 WJC, 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 C2 WJC registered?

C2 WJC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is C2 WJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 WJC 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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