2003 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · LC53 GBZ
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 86,966 miles. MOT valid until 20/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
LC53 GBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 86,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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LC53 GBZ Mileage History
- 28/10/202270,942 mi
- 28/10/202270,942 mi
- 26/10/202374,241 mi+3,299 mi
- 18/09/202480,649 mi+6,408 mi
- 22/09/202586,966 mi+6,317 mi
Average of roughly 5,520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC53 GBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (LC53 GBZ) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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