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NM03 ENM

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,247 mi
Last recorded76,247 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM03 ENM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 76,247 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 76,233 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 74,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 67,395 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 67,393 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,181 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 60,645 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,666 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,689 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,033 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,473 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,610 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 40,598 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,748 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,282 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,919 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,312 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NM03 ENM is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NM03 ENM, 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 NM03 ENM registered?

NM03 ENM is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is NM03 ENM safe to buy?

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