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PN03 EMJ

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,638 mi
Last recorded158,638 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 EMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 158,638 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 158,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 150,560 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 144,317 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 135,262 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front exhaust mount corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 128,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 117,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 107,508 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,466 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,791 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,229 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,750 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,766 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,897 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,546 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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PN03 EMJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PN03 EMJ, 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 PN03 EMJ registered?

PN03 EMJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is PN03 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 EMJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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