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VX03 HBJ

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,442 mi
Last recorded169,442 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 HBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 169,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 165,259 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 161,269 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear bars and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 161,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear bars and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 157,624 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing unevenly in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ends of both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 152,788 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear ends of both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 149,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 149,698 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 143,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 139,498 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 131,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 120,693 miles

Front both tyres perishing and wearing low on inner edges

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 114,531 miles

Front tyres perishing and wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,382 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 104,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 94,313 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 91,106 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 87,496 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 848,855 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,419 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 78,012 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,519 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,482 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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VX03 HBJ is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VX03 HBJ, 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 VX03 HBJ registered?

VX03 HBJ is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is VX03 HBJ safe to buy?

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