2003 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · FX03 XGA
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 158,750 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2497cc
FX03 XGA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2017
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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FX03 XGA Mileage History
- 23/02/200636,293 mi
- 17/07/200639,321 mi+3,028 mi
- 20/07/200755,235 mi+15,914 mi
- 16/07/200861,504 mi+6,269 mi
- 15/07/200980,541 mi+19,037 mi
- 10/07/2010105,270 mi+24,729 mi
- 14/07/2010105,270 mi
- 16/06/2011115,475 mi+10,205 mi
- 16/06/2011115,475 mi
- 14/06/2012133,804 mi+18,329 mi
- 02/07/2013153,586 mi+19,782 mi
- 05/09/2014158,750 mi+5,164 mi
Average of roughly 14,352 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
FX03 XGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (FX03 XGA) between February 2006 and September 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)”; “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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