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RG03 FGP

2003 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,433 mi
Last recorded143,433 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 FGP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 143,433 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 138,234 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 133,660 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 127,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,042 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 114,032 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 106,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,419 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,730 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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RG03 FGP is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RG03 FGP, 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

How do I check the history of RG03 FGP?

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What year was RG03 FGP registered?

RG03 FGP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RG03 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG03 FGP shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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