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NL03 RZJ

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,308 mi
Last recorded151,308 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 RZJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 151,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 148,987 miles

Both sills corroded front and rear

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 147,747 miles

both sides rear brake discs corroded

oil leak from underneath engine area

Fail 10 Aug 2023 147,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both sides rear brake discs corroded

oil leak from underneath engine area

Pass 5 Aug 2022 145,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower spot light not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 140,962 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 140,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 135,741 miles

Offside Rear slight free movement in rear stabiliser arm

Fail 5 Aug 2020 135,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low poor beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55zr16-99w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55zr16-99w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear slight free movement in rear stabiliser arm

Pass 28 Mar 2019 129,815 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2018 124,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r16-95w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r16-95w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 116,736 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 111,692 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm has movement in joint under load

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 111,692 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm has movement in joint under load

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 107,629 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 97,143 miles

front to rear brake pipes are corroded

rear brake discs are pitted

rear tyres are 4mm approx

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,019 miles

exhaust flexi pipes badly corroded

rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

rear discs starting to corrode on the inner face

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

rear discs are pitted on the inner face

Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,000 miles

exhaust flexi pipe is blowing

front wipers slightly smearing

rear tyres 4mm approx

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,976 miles

front flexi pipe starting to blow

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,327 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 49,327 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,932 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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NL03 RZJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NL03 RZJ, 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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NL03 RZJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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