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S25 WJP

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,443 mi
Last recorded76,443 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 WJP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 76,443 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 75,297 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,289 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 75,289 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 72,516 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,185 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 66,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,002 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,731 miles

all tyre edges worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,944 miles

all tyre edges worn

Fail 27 Mar 2014 54,944 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

all tyre edges worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,873 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,873 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,372 miles

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

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

Rear Discs In Poor Condition

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,500 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear discs corroded

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,044 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,788 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 28,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to wear low.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,862 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 22,149 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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S25 WJP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S25 WJP, 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 S25 WJP registered?

S25 WJP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is S25 WJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S25 WJP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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