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VN03 RXB

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,306 mi
Last recorded118,306 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 RXB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 118,306 miles

Sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 115,954 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 113,146 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 110,567 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some componernts

Fail 8 Feb 2023 110,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some componernts

Pass 8 Feb 2022 105,810 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,175 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,368 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 88,937 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 88,926 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 86,171 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 82,353 miles

slight oil leaks / build up of oil around hoses / pipe connections

wiper blades aged / smearing recommend replacing

Fail 3 May 2017 82,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight oil leaks / build up of oil around hoses / pipe connections

wiper blades aged / smearing recommend replacing

Pass 18 May 2016 77,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 69,335 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 69,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

recommend replacing wiper blades

recommend tracking

Pass 14 May 2013 65,595 miles

N/S/F outer pad worn low

Fail 14 May 2013 65,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/F outer pad worn low

Pass 25 May 2012 63,062 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 61,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 60,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2009 58,948 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 57,862 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 56,458 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 54,476 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 May 2006 54,476 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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VN03 RXB is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VN03 RXB, 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 VN03 RXB registered?

VN03 RXB is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is VN03 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN03 RXB shows 27 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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