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VN03 RXK

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,032 mi
Last recorded134,032 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 RXK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 134,032 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front shocker cover deterioted

Pass 24 Jan 2025 133,433 miles

both frontshocker cover insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,474 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front shocker cover insecure

exhaust bracket corroded

headlamps misty

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2023 131,998 miles

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front shocker cover insecure

washer poor

Fail 13 Jan 2023 131,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front shocker cover insecure

washer poor

Pass 14 Jan 2022 131,136 miles

Exhaust mounting defective after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 130,458 miles

Front headlamps misty

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 128,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 127,251 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front brake discs scored

Fail 26 Jul 2018 127,249 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front brake discs scored

Pass 1 Jul 2017 125,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 123,338 miles

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,775 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear differential oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 120,116 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r side wall deterioted

Pass 3 Aug 2013 117,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 115,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaused front bracket badly corroded

n/s/r tyre has deep cut in it

Pass 15 Aug 2011 114,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre has cut

Pass 6 Aug 2010 109,740 miles

slight leak from diff

Pass 31 Jul 2009 104,370 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 98,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 94,660 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 94,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2006 92,007 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 RXK is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 VN03 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

VN03 RXK is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is VN03 RXK safe to buy?

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