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WN03 OYX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

179,052 mi
Last recorded179,052 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 OYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 179,052 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 166,716 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 159,547 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 153,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 145,710 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 138,686 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 127,678 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,243 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,986 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,930 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,393 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 11 Apr 2012 53,554 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,053 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 38,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,436 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 29,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,182 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 OYX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WN03 OYX, 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

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What year was WN03 OYX registered?

WN03 OYX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is WN03 OYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN03 OYX shows 22 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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