BMW 525 VN03RXB has 27 MOTs

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This 2003 BMW 525 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 118,306 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 09:23.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Thursday 25th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

VN03RXB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 2027118,306 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components.
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 202525TH FEBRUARY 2026115,954 MI
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 202425TH FEBRUARY 2025113,146 MI
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 202325TH FEBRUARY 2024110,567 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Componernts
FAILED8TH FEBRUARY 2023110,567 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Componernts
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 202225TH FEBRUARY 2023105,810 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 202125TH FEBRUARY 2022100,175 MI
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 202025TH FEBRUARY 202190,368 MI
PASSED3RD MAY 201925TH MAY 202088,937 MI
FAILED2ND MAY 201988,926 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Test Aborted Because Smoke Levels Are Significantly In Excess Of The Specified Limit Values (8.2.2.2 (f))
PASSED1ST MAY 201825TH MAY 201986,171 MI
PASSED5TH MAY 201725TH MAY 201882,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leaks / Build Up Of Oil Around Hoses / Pipe Connections
  2. ADVISORY - Wiper Blades Aged / Smearing Recommend Replacing
FAILED3RD MAY 201782,344 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leaks / Build Up Of Oil Around Hoses / Pipe Connections
  5. ADVISORY - Wiper Blades Aged / Smearing Recommend Replacing
PASSED18TH MAY 201625TH MAY 201777,568 MI
PASSED28TH APRIL 201525TH MAY 201672,370 MI
PASSED21ST MAY 201425TH MAY 201569,335 MI
FAILED13TH MAY 201469,118 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Recommend Tracking
  4. USER ENTERED - Recommend Replacing Wiper Blades
PASSED14TH MAY 201325TH MAY 201465,595 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Outer Pad Worn Low
FAILED14TH MAY 201365,589 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Outer Pad Worn Low
PASSED25TH MAY 201225TH MAY 201363,062 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 201125TH MAY 201261,576 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST MAY 201022ND MAY 201160,464 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED18TH MAY 200922ND MAY 201058,948 MI
PASSED21ST MAY 200822ND MAY 200957,862 MI
PASSED23RD MAY 200722ND MAY 200856,458 MI
FAILED22ND MAY 200654,476 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
PASSED22ND MAY 200621ST MAY 200754,476 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VN03RXB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

VN03RXB MOT Comments

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VN03RXB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 118,306 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,144 miles

VN03RXB FAQs

This Bmw 525 with registration VN03RXB was manufactured on Saturday 17th May 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 118,306 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,144 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw 525 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VN03RXB has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 525 has had 13 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 1 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 525 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does VN03RXB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 VN03RXB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VN03RXB Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 VN03RXB does have Tax. Read more

When does VN03RXB Tax expire?

The current Tax for VN03RXB will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VN03RXB MOT expire?

The current MOT for VN03RXB will expire in 9 months on Thursday 25th February 2027. Read more

When did VN03RXB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VN03RXB was on Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 09:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VN03RXB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for VN03RXB we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VN03RXB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for VN03RXB we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VN03RXB?

VN03RXB is registered as a 2003 Bmw 525. Read more

How many miles has VN03RXB done?

The odometer reading for VN03RXB at the last MOT in February 2026 was 118,306 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,144 miles per year. Read more

How old is VN03RXB?

The vehicle VN03RXB was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 17th May 2003. Read more

What colour is VN03RXB?

The official colour of VN03RXB is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does VN03RXB have?

VN03RXB has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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