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RA03 SPU

2003 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,863 mi
Last recorded124,863 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 SPU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 124,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 124,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 123,694 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 123,694 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 121,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2022 121,591 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 119,538 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,318 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,898 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,894 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,752 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 111,752 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 106,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 101,515 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,166 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 94,166 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,612 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 84,053 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake wear sensor light illiumated

engine light illiumated

exhaust heatsheild loose

front discs worn

Pass 27 May 2011 75,599 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 75,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,835 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 56,800 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 56,800 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,450 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 40,449 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

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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RA03 SPU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RA03 SPU, 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 RA03 SPU registered?

RA03 SPU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is RA03 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 SPU shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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