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J4 ELP

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,308 mi
Last recorded109,308 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 ELP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 109,308 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 104,689 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 101,242 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,937 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 93,327 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,331 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 76,674 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,037 miles

Front Lower Oil leak engin ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 74,037 miles

Front Lower Oil leak engin ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 1,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Front tyres perishing

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear bumper is broken

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,989 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 58,426 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,451 miles

Rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 15 Apr 2013 55,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap seal starting to split

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

Rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,416 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,138 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 42,138 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,332 miles

both rear tyres perished.

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,157 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,226 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

rear brake discs starting to "glaze" and corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,393 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,521 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON OUTER 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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J4 ELP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J4 ELP, 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 J4 ELP registered?

J4 ELP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is J4 ELP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 ELP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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