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OIL 2796

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

186,312 mi
Last recorded186,312 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 2796
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 186,312 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 186,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 181,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 179,475 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 176,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 174,118 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 173,142 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 170,114 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 166,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 163,145 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 159,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 156,596 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 151,827 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 148,572 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 144,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 140,351 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 135,170 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 115,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust mount cracked and loose, but still suporting exhaust.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 87,739 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

a.n/s/r tyre down to 2/3mm

a.slight play in rack body

a.small chip in screen under limit

a.wipers worn/dirty screen

Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,628 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,625 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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OIL 2796 is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OIL 2796, 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 OIL 2796 registered?

OIL 2796 is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is OIL 2796 safe to buy?

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