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M7 WYP

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

184,880 mi
Last recorded184,880 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 WYP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 184,880 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 183,066 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 179,808 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 176,311 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 175,459 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 173,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 171,663 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 163,943 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 157,240 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 150,069 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 144,076 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 138,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2013 131,362 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 124,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 124,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 117,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 111,229 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 105,613 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 105,613 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 94,388 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2007 75,460 miles

os washer only one working †front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 May 2007 75,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

os washer only one working †front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2006 56,259 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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M7 WYP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M7 WYP, 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 M7 WYP registered?

M7 WYP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is M7 WYP safe to buy?

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