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RL03 UVZ

2003 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

105,592 mi
Last recorded105,592 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UVZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 105,592 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 103,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 102,748 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,401 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 101,863 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 101,378 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,655 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 100,654 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm ,rear outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3+mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,032 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2016 94,438 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,283 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,722 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,695 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jul 2012 83,217 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,387 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs

Fail 7 Jul 2010 70,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,271 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 58,197 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 46,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,624 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RL03 UVZ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RL03 UVZ, 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 RL03 UVZ registered?

RL03 UVZ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is RL03 UVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 UVZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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