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S44 GRW

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

110,474 mi
Last recorded110,474 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 GRW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 110,474 miles

Offside Rear at 2,mm tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,801 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 98,798 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 95V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,272 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 84,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,269 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise rear tyre inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both rear brake discs inner face near fail (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise both rear upper control arm ball joint dust covers near fail (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 83,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn control arm front ball joint to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise rear tyre inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both rear brake discs inner face near fail (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise both rear upper control arm ball joint dust covers near fail (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 81,381 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 78,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,328 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,516 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,070 miles

Engine cover and Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,679 miles

parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,679 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 54,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 46,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,790 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,790 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,608 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,966 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,781 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 30,046 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,281 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,231 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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S44 GRW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 S44 GRW, 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.

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What year was S44 GRW registered?

S44 GRW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is S44 GRW safe to buy?

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