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ML03 RFZ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,788 mi
Last recorded180,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 RFZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 180,788 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 178,525 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 178,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 176,249 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 172,950 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 172,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 170,846 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 170,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 169,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 129,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 167,313 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 165,092 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 164,887 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 160,019 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 160,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 154,754 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

N/S/F BUMPER PANEL INSECURE

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK ON RIGHT HAND FLEXIBLE LINK HOSE

TEMORY FUEL CAP FITTED, CAP CLAMPS AND SEALS

Fail 24 Nov 2014 154,750 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

N/S/F BUMPER PANEL INSECURE

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK ON RIGHT HAND FLEXIBLE LINK HOSE

TEMORY FUEL CAP FITTED, CAP CLAMPS AND SEALS

Pass 23 Oct 2013 148,532 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 142,975 miles

CORROSION NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PAINT MISSING

Fail 1 Nov 2012 142,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

n/s/r inner edge of tyre worn

o/s/r inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 18 Oct 2011 126,607 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 126,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 109,723 miles

N/S/F brake disk worn

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake disk worn

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 109,723 miles

N/S/F brake disk worn

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake disk worn

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 91,298 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,507 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,866 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 35,259 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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ML03 RFZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML03 RFZ, 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.

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ML03 RFZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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