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FM03 JXB

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

213,976 mi
Last recorded213,976 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 JXB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 213,976 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 213,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 206,135 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 200,320 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 195,331 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 195,295 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 179,907 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 155,821 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 155,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 152,102 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 152,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 147,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 126,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 115,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 106,422 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,128 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 84,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,017 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,395 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,985 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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FM03 JXB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FM03 JXB, 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 FM03 JXB registered?

FM03 JXB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is FM03 JXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 JXB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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