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ET03 CWU

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,387 mi
Last recorded121,387 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 CWU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 121,387 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

parking brake lever warning light doesn't illuminate

slight corrosion rear inner sills / offside front jacking point

Fail 16 Oct 2025 121,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

parking brake lever warning light doesn't illuminate

slight corrosion rear inner sills / offside front jacking point

windscreen washers need redirecting (too high)

Pass 29 Oct 2024 116,418 miles

hand brake slight reading low onn/s rear

headlight slight misty

Pass 27 Oct 2023 111,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,725 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 26 Oct 2022 106,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

OIL LEAK

Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,326 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,812 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,544 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 91,951 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 86,981 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 86,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,577 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 74,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,020 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,060 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,220 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 47,793 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 11 May 2009 47,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,205 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 41,783 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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ET03 CWU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ET03 CWU, 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 ET03 CWU registered?

ET03 CWU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is ET03 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 CWU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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