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W888 PJW

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,122 mi
Last recorded108,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 PJW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 108,122 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 108,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,011 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,603 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,488 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 97,920 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,276 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 94,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,718 miles

slight freeplay o/s/r suspension drop link

slight freeplay o/s/r upper suspension arm

Pass 25 Jun 2011 73,489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,459 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,286 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 48,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,376 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,427 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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W888 PJW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W888 PJW, 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 W888 PJW registered?

W888 PJW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for W888 PJW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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