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BMW 5252003 · 2.5L PETROL

ML53 OFN

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2003 BMW 525 is a PETROL vehicle with a 2494cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 153,491.

MOT

Expired

Expires 16/03/2012

Tax

Untaxed

Expires 01/12/2011

Mileage: 153,491
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 2003
Engine: 2494cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

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Public record health check: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

✓ Taxed

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 21, 2026, 02:25 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2003 BMW 525 (ML53 OFN) has a recorded MOT history spanning from February 2009 to March 2011, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 40% pass rate, with 2 passes and 3 failures recorded. A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 12 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.

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PASS

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ADVISORY