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NJ03 GUX

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,089 mi
Last recorded121,089 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 GUX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 121,089 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 105,083 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 105,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 93,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 78,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,865 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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NJ03 GUX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 NJ03 GUX, 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 NJ03 GUX registered?

NJ03 GUX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is NJ03 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ03 GUX shows 6 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.

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