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PM03 BCU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,863 mi
Last recorded153,863 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM03 BCU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 153,863 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 153,862 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 153,619 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 153,607 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 152,373 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 152,350 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 152,146 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 150,609 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 145,867 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 145,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 143,296 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 139,446 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 137,929 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 137,929 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,809 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,942 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 116,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 110,583 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 110,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 96,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2012 63,144 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2011 44,928 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,820 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 40,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,249 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,166 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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PM03 BCU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PM03 BCU, 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 PM03 BCU registered?

PM03 BCU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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