CarVerify

Free Car Check

J4 NGO

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,374 mi
Last recorded115,374 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 NGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 115,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 112,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at both flexi sections (6.1.2 (a))

pad warning lamp on

Fail 23 Jul 2024 112,944 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at both flexi sections (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

pad warning lamp on

Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,947 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 103,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 97,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear lense cracked but not showing white light

Offside Rear lense cracked but no showing white light

Pass 26 Jun 2021 94,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,633 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,968 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,778 miles

Both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,401 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,591 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,053 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,969 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,905 miles

both front tyres on 3mm wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,374 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm tread in centres

Fail 6 Jul 2011 47,374 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres on 2mm tread in centres

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,030 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,997 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 25,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,143 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,855 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J4 NGO is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 J4 NGO, 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

How do I check the history of J4 NGO?

You can check the full history of J4 NGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J4 NGO registered?

J4 NGO is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is J4 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 NGO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J4 NGO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J4 NGO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.