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WJ03 XMU

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,153 mi
Last recorded162,153 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 162,153 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 156,468 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 147,713 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 141,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 134,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 128,907 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 123,299 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 116,531 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 110,673 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 94,722 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 94,722 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 XMU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU?

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What year was WJ03 XMU registered?

WJ03 XMU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is WJ03 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 XMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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