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EJ03 XCW

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

227,469 mi
Last recorded227,469 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 XCW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 227,469 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Front brake imbalance limit only just met

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 227,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Through lower hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Through lower hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Front & rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Front brake imbalance limit only just met

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 213,560 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 185,687 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 185,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 147,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 147,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 134,015 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 122,174 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 122,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 121,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 115,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 108,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 108,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 97,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 92,380 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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EJ03 XCW 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ03 XCW, 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 EJ03 XCW registered?

EJ03 XCW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2003.

Is EJ03 XCW safe to buy?

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