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EN03 PPZ

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,406 mi
Last recorded87,406 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 PPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,406 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

tpms warning light on indicating low pressure

Pass 31 Jul 2024 80,708 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 73,861 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 72,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 65,883 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure warning on

Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,791 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,574 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 52,573 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,401 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in anti roll bar link

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Slight play in anti roll bar link

Offside Front Slight play in anti roll bar link

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Slight play in anti roll bar link

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

front exhaust bracket is broken.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,480 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,091 miles

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

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

Tyre warning lamp on dash illuminated.

Pass 22 May 2014 36,394 miles

Both rear tyres recommend immediate attension.

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has small cut.

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

Tyre warning lamp on dash illuminated.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,667 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in tread.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 33,656 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet safety catch stiff.

Both rear tyres have cracking in tread.

Tyre warning lamp on dash.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,592 miles

All wheels corroded on outer lip.

Tyre warning light on dash illuminated.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,834 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 25,422 miles

nearside and offside front wheels starting to corrode.

nearside and offside rear wheels starting to corrode.

Pass 26 May 2009 21,861 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 21,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 17,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,786 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 13,780 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,884 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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EN03 PPZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN03 PPZ, 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.

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What year was EN03 PPZ registered?

EN03 PPZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is EN03 PPZ safe to buy?

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