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GV03 FXF

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

171,561 mi
Last recorded171,561 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 FXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 171,561 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 169,985 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 162,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 162,185 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Front to rear pipe or pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 159,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 157,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Soot noticed at exhaust flexible joint. Very minor leak of exhaust gasses. (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion to fuel pipes from front to rear.

Pass 1 Jun 2021 154,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside flexi pipe leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside parking brake efficiency low compared to nearside

Pass 8 Jun 2020 153,866 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gasses at front flexi joint.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 151,981 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 148,645 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 146,090 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 141,472 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 136,964 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 136,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 132,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 126,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Small stone chips all over windscreen

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 119,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 119,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 111,860 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,788 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 103,966 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 93,984 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 85,778 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 70,530 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,654 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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GV03 FXF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GV03 FXF, 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 GV03 FXF registered?

GV03 FXF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is GV03 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV03 FXF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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