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OY03 OMU

2003 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

94,479 mi
Last recorded94,479 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 OMU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 94,479 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 93,803 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 93,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 91,579 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 90,309 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 89,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,757 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,642 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,286 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,267 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,853 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,488 miles

park brake lever travel long

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,789 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,911 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,670 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,816 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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OY03 OMU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey 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 OY03 OMU, 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 OY03 OMU?

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What year was OY03 OMU registered?

OY03 OMU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is OY03 OMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY03 OMU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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