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T400 AMS

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,011 mi
Last recorded49,011 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT400 AMS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 49,011 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 47,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,005 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,246 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,155 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,224 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 40,918 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 40,653 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 40,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,758 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,501 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,433 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 30,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & cut outstde wall

Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,061 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,136 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,831 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,044 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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T400 AMS is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T400 AMS, 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 T400 AMS registered?

T400 AMS is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is T400 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T400 AMS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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