CarVerify

Free Car Check

PK03 NNV

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

187,797 mi
Last recorded187,797 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 NNV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 187,797 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 187,791 miles

Body component insecure under floor heat shield. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 178,396 miles

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

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 178,396 miles

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

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 169,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 161,795 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 153,374 miles

Front fog lights not working

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

slight exhaust blow front centre joint

Pass 16 Mar 2019 142,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp has a crack in lens not affecting light source

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,533 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 125,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,103 miles

exhaust mounting broken @ gearbox

fuel pipes very corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 114,679 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mounting broken @ gearbox

fuel pipes very corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,518 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 98,513 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 90,591 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 90,534 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NAIL IN NSR TYRE

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,786 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 58,540 miles

near side rear tyre just on the limits

Fail 20 Mar 2010 58,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

near side rear tyre just on the limits

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,537 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 50,537 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,017 miles

o/s/r tyre worn slighty on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,540 miles

N/S/R O/S/R & O/S/F tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,129 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PK03 NNV is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PK03 NNV, 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 PK03 NNV?

You can check the full history of PK03 NNV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PK03 NNV registered?

PK03 NNV is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is PK03 NNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK03 NNV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK03 NNV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PK03 NNV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.