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C3 CNS

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,966 mi
Last recorded86,966 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 CNS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,966 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 80,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,241 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,942 miles

Nearside outer outer body sill to floor starting to rust

plastic trims fitted to both outer body sills

Fail 28 Oct 2022 70,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

T.P.M.S warning light on

Nearside outer outer body sill to floor starting to rust

plastic trims fitted to both outer body sills

Pass 30 Oct 2021 64,567 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,850 miles

Coolant leak anti freeze dampness on undertray ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive oily residue showing on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,333 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,713 miles

Front engine under tray present on testing

Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2017 58,962 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 58,962 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,564 miles

Nearside Rear outter n/s stop light inoperative, replaced by inner n/s stop light

slight knock and play in steering rack, not excessive at present

Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,063 miles

Knock and play in steering system

Service light on

Under trays covering some testable items

Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,583 miles

both front tyres starting to wear

Fail 7 Nov 2014 54,582 miles

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)

both front tyres starting to wear

Fail 6 Nov 2013 53,089 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

bulb warning light on :- all lights ok

service due

slight knock in steering

Pass 6 Nov 2013 53,089 miles

bulb warning light on :- all lights ok

service due

slight knock in steering

Fail 14 Nov 2012 51,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knock and play in steering

lift in nearside front strut

nearside front brake warning wire has been rubbing on wheel

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,763 miles

knock and play in steering

lift in nearside front strut

nearside front brake warning wire has been rubbing on wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,569 miles

brake squel found from hand brake on roller test

brake warning light on

car has full length under trays

front pads starting to wear low

knock and play in steering rack

rear pads wearing low

service light on

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,858 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,700 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,812 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,297 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,691 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 27,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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C3 CNS is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C3 CNS, 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 C3 CNS registered?

C3 CNS is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is C3 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 CNS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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