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EW03 RNV

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,476 mi
Last recorded88,476 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 RNV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 88,476 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre bald outside edge

up and down movement in steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2025 82,006 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 74,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 65,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 56,234 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 56,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,706 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders

Pass 6 May 2020 45,286 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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EW03 RNV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EW03 RNV, 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 EW03 RNV registered?

EW03 RNV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is EW03 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EW03 RNV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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