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WJ03 USG

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,490 mi
Last recorded126,490 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 USG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 126,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 124,996 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 119,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 110,412 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,608 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 97,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,839 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,268 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 76,170 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,171 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 68,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,353 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 65,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,626 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Mar 2013 55,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,712 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,356 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,693 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,089 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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WJ03 USG is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WJ03 USG, 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

How do I check the history of WJ03 USG?

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What year was WJ03 USG registered?

WJ03 USG is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is WJ03 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 USG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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