2003 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · BW03 WYY
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 265,013 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 265,013 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.
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BW03 WYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 265,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW03 WYY 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 (BW03 WYY) between March 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
BW03 WYY Mileage History
- 02/03/2022222,531 mi
- 23/02/2023232,176 mi+9,645 mi
- 03/05/2024246,571 mi+14,395 mi
- 27/06/2025253,134 mi+6,563 mi
- 04/06/2026265,013 mi+11,879 mi
Average of roughly 9,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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