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NNW 939

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,028 mi
Last recorded132,028 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNW 939
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 132,028 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 131,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 131,502 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,851 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 128,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 128,147 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 127,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 126,034 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,113 miles

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

Rear handbrake only just passed required efficiency

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly mount moving

Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,446 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 115,965 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 113,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 106,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,977 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 94,051 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,444 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,251 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,194 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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NNW 939 is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NNW 939, 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

How do I check the history of NNW 939?

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What year was NNW 939 registered?

NNW 939 is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is NNW 939 safe to buy?

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