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T6 BML

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,747 mi
Last recorded188,747 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 BML
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 188,747 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 180,907 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 180,907 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 172,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 255/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Nearside Rear tyre SPLITING BADLY on outer side wall 255/40x17

Fail 29 Nov 2016 172,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 255/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

nearside brake disc corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Nearside Rear tyre SPLITING BADLY on outer side wall 255/40x17

Pass 15 Oct 2014 169,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 169,259 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 154,954 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 144,350 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 129,163 miles

unable to open offside rear door from outside

Pass 27 Sep 2010 114,916 miles

front exhaust bracket snapped

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2010 114,916 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket snapped

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 98,727 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,489 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 64,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,043 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 45,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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T6 BML is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T6 BML, 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 T6 BML registered?

T6 BML is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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