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EN03 UMY

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,207 mi
Last recorded132,207 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 UMY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 132,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 130,356 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Offside Front Outer End of sill corroded with hole

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,503 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 128,942 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 128,504 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 127,861 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 127,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 125,689 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 125,684 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 123,361 miles

Fuel pipe corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2018 123,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe corroding

Pass 23 May 2016 114,903 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 109,208 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 104,195 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 98,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,198 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 89,852 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 89,852 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 78,766 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 78,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2010 69,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 69,827 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 61,825 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 61,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,483 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,124 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 39,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 May 2006 30,234 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyre wearing smoothe on edges

Pass 25 May 2006 30,234 miles

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

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

front tyre wearing smoothe on edges

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 UMY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 EN03 UMY, 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 EN03 UMY registered?

EN03 UMY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is EN03 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 UMY shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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