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ML03 XTX

2003 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,929 mi
Last recorded109,929 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 XTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 109,929 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 109,929 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 102,196 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 102,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 94,874 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 94,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 92,624 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 88,226 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. pads ok. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. Pads 50% worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. pads ok. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. Pads 50% worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 88,226 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. pads ok. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. Pads 50% worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. pads ok. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. Pads 50% worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 85,302 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 85,302 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,913 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,039 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clips. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,743 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Minor cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 79,743 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Minor cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 75,712 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,803 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,567 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 57,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 54,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,190 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,084 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,610 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 38,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 38,578 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 33,252 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 26,091 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 XTX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML03 XTX, 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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What year was ML03 XTX registered?

ML03 XTX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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