2003 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · FR03 ABF
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 150,489 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2015.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR03 ABF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2014
- 150,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FR03 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (FR03 ABF) between April 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.
FR03 ABF Mileage History
- 12/04/200652,088 mi
- 23/04/200761,795 mi+9,707 mi
- 15/05/200872,289 mi+10,494 mi
- 15/05/200872,289 mi
- 02/04/200982,218 mi+9,929 mi
- 02/04/200982,218 mi
- 22/03/201097,505 mi+15,287 mi
- 23/03/201079,505 mi-18,000 mi
- 28/03/2011112,665 mi+33,160 mi
- 30/03/2011112,665 mi
- 23/04/2012124,953 mi+12,288 mi
- 03/04/2013136,329 mi+11,376 mi
- 04/04/2013136,331 mi+2 mi
- 15/07/2014150,486 mi+14,155 mi
- 21/07/2014150,489 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,892 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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