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VO03 VKP

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,324 mi
Last recorded168,324 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VKP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 168,324 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 May 2026 168,322 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 166,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 161,579 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2020 152,230 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 152,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 142,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 137,884 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 137,882 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 136,184 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 126,811 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 120,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 116,197 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 109,565 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 105,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 102,887 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 99,962 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 95,072 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 90,305 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 83,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 75,631 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 75,631 miles

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

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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VO03 VKP 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 81.8%.

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 VO03 VKP, 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.

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VO03 VKP is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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