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EA03 JRX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,037 mi
Last recorded108,037 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 JRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,037 miles

Front Oil leak ()

engine cover / under tray fitted/

Fail 6 Apr 2017 108,037 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

engine cover / under tray fitted/

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advisory ,,/ oil leak

advisory / under tray / engine cover fitted

advisory plastic over sills fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 102,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 99,780 miles

Boot open warning light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,672 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot open warning light on

Fail 7 Feb 2013 96,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot open warning light on

Fail 14 Feb 2012 94,160 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot warning light on perminantly

both front lower arm centre ball joints have slight play developing

not able to fully inspect rear coil springs with wheels on vehicle

undertray fitted to vehicle / underside inspection difficult

Pass 14 Feb 2012 94,160 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot warning light on perminantly

both front lower arm centre ball joints have slight play developing

not able to fully inspect rear coil springs with wheels on vehicle

undertray fitted to vehicle / underside inspection difficult

Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 82,612 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,531 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 80,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,574 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear numberplate beginning to fade

Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,042 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,030 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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EA03 JRX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA03 JRX, 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 EA03 JRX registered?

EA03 JRX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EA03 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 JRX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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