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S20 RST

2003 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,320 mi
Last recorded67,320 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 RST
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 67,320 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,474 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,947 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 63,644 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,943 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 61,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,156 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,795 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,575 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,569 miles

both front tyres perished

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 52,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

both front tyres perished

front brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 27 Jun 2014 48,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,173 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,530 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,367 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,415 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,223 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 36,972 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 36,825 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,228 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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S20 RST is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S20 RST, 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 S20 RST registered?

S20 RST is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is S20 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 RST shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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