2003 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · MP53 TBV
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 138,039 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
MP53 TBV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2018
- 138,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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MP53 TBV Mileage History
- 15/12/200652,551 mi
- 08/12/200742,425 mi-10,126 mi
- 15/12/200854,996 mi+12,571 mi
- 07/12/200965,268 mi+10,272 mi
- 08/12/200965,291 mi+23 mi
- 23/11/201069,703 mi+4,412 mi
- 24/11/201069,703 mi
- 15/12/201177,246 mi+7,543 mi
- 12/12/201284,193 mi+6,947 mi
- 27/12/201397,234 mi+13,041 mi
- 27/12/201397,234 mi
- 22/12/2014110,222 mi+12,988 mi
- 22/12/2014110,223 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/2015118,516 mi+8,293 mi
- 08/10/2015118,516 mi
- 02/05/2017131,190 mi+12,674 mi
- 09/05/2018138,039 mi+6,849 mi
- 09/05/2018138,039 mi
Average of roughly 7,500 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MP53 TBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (MP53 TBV) between December 2006 and May 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2018 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”.
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