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VA03 NJU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,930 mi
Last recorded120,930 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 NJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 120,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear undersills

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 1 May 2025 120,394 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides stabilizer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

some corrosion on rear undersills

Fail 1 May 2025 120,394 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides stabilizer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

some corrosion on rear undersills

Pass 23 Apr 2024 119,181 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion on rear undersills near jacking blocks

Fail 23 Apr 2024 119,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion on rear undersills near jacking blocks

Pass 28 Apr 2023 115,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 115,918 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rears (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 113,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 113,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 111,410 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,416 miles

A/C belt cracked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes, several locations (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 109,416 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

A/C belt cracked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes, several locations (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,920 miles

rear brake pipes corroded by fuel tank

Fail 29 Jul 2016 98,920 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pipes corroded by fuel tank

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,157 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,952 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,358 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,857 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)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,857 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 68,141 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,418 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,591 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,625 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,562 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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VA03 NJU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VA03 NJU, 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 VA03 NJU registered?

VA03 NJU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is VA03 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 NJU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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