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FP03 MVW

2003 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

187,910 mi
Last recorded187,910 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 MVW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 187,910 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 187,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust clamp loose

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 173,305 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 165,488 miles

Front Bump stop`s starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2018 162,413 miles

Both tie-rods have play

Fail 9 Aug 2018 162,413 miles

Both tie-rods have play

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 158,303 miles

Nearside Front slight play in nsf steering arm

Pass 13 Aug 2016 153,004 miles

both rear tyres are perished/cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2016 152,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

both rear tyres are perished/cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2015 149,921 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 147,604 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake has alot of travel

N/S/R lower rose bush boot cracked

O/S/F droplink slight play

Fail 11 Aug 2014 147,546 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake has alot of travel

N/S/R lower rose bush boot cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F droplink slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear flexies cracked

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 134,219 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 134,160 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 119,334 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre fuel lines corroading

horn siren tone quiet

Fail 17 Aug 2011 102,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 102,577 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 93,343 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 83,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 83,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,258 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,943 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,437 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,706 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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FP03 MVW is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FP03 MVW, 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 FP03 MVW registered?

FP03 MVW is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is FP03 MVW safe to buy?

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