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HT03 RJX

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

109,633 mi
Last recorded109,633 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 RJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 109,633 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2026 109,628 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2025 98,718 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 98,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,678 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 81,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 81,162 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 81,007 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam patterns vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 81,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam patterns vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,243 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 80,243 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,861 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 77,239 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 75,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroding

Fail 19 Dec 2017 75,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,429 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 72,534 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish and wear on edges

Offside Front tyre starting to perish and wear on edges

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,815 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 27 Dec 2012 63,601 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,589 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,859 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,837 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,859 miles

rear diff has a slight seepage of oil.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,355 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,351 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,991 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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HT03 RJX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 HT03 RJX, 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 HT03 RJX registered?

HT03 RJX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is HT03 RJX safe to buy?

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