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K7 WJC

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,602 mi
Last recorded109,602 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 WJC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 109,602 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

covers on under body & parts

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2024 99,670 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes ()

covers on under body & sills & arches

Pass 13 Jun 2023 94,177 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 92,822 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 89,678 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 89,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,989 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 87,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,040 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,023 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 82,023 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,769 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,587 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,897 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 66,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,927 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,324 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 56,324 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,806 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,730 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,541 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,570 miles

Both front tyres have perished/cracked sidewalls

Fail 21 Jun 2007 27,570 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

All tyres have perished/cracked sidewalls

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,972 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

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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K7 WJC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K7 WJC, 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 K7 WJC registered?

K7 WJC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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