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RO03 SVL

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,044 mi
Last recorded213,044 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 SVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 213,044 miles

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2024 210,287 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 208,074 miles

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

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

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

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

under guards fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2022 204,766 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 204,747 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 192,678 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 189,260 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2013 185,309 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 181,201 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 181,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 176,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 167,447 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 155,654 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 142,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 142,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 127,886 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 116,328 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 116,328 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

service light on

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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RO03 SVL is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RO03 SVL, 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 RO03 SVL?

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What year was RO03 SVL registered?

RO03 SVL is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is RO03 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 SVL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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