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T77 TNN

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,507 mi
Last recorded142,507 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT77 TNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 142,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2025 142,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 133,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 133,490 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 123,431 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 122,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes running along o/s/r have been sprayed with paint ( unable to assess) (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes at n/s/r corroded

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 122,036 miles

5th digit of milometer difficult to read

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running along inner sill is corroded --- border line may need attention (1.1.11 (c))

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 120,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r pipe running along inner sill is corroded - borderline --- may need attention (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 120,654 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r pipe running along inner sill is corroded - borderline --- may need attention (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 119,657 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 117,946 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 116,168 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,041 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 111,837 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 111,837 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 105,794 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to the limit

Pass 27 Jan 2014 102,014 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 97,825 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 97,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 91,749 miles

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

diff leaking oil

Fail 16 Jan 2012 91,748 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres waring on inner and outer edges

diff leaking oil

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,531 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,037 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,503 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,593 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,184 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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T77 TNN is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T77 TNN, 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 T77 TNN registered?

T77 TNN is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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