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WN03 GZX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

98,487 mi
Last recorded98,487 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 GZX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 98,487 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 97,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 95,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 91,275 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 88,551 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,907 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,676 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 79,660 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,359 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 7 Aug 2018 73,335 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,200 miles

Slight leek from o/s rack aeria

Pass 6 Aug 2016 62,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,955 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 57,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,276 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,195 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 46,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2012 46,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2011 41,664 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 37,770 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2010 37,770 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 30 May 2009 35,278 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 35,278 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,755 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 31,753 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 28,870 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 28,870 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,254 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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WN03 GZX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WN03 GZX, 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 WN03 GZX registered?

WN03 GZX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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