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SD03 RHX

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,235 mi
Last recorded82,235 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 RHX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 82,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,940 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 74,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft / Differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,150 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 62,705 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 59,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 2 Mar 2018 54,693 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,503 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,845 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2015 41,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2014 37,694 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,387 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,958 miles

front discs worn and lipped

rear discs worn and lipped

Pass 5 Mar 2011 21,727 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyre side walls begining to perish

Pass 6 Mar 2010 15,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,808 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 10,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 8,426 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,839 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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SD03 RHX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SD03 RHX, 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 SD03 RHX registered?

SD03 RHX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SD03 RHX safe to buy?

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