2003 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · CF03 RFY
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 120,891 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF03 RFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 120,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF03 RFY 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 (CF03 RFY) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
CF03 RFY Mileage History
- 17/03/2023119,269 mi
- 10/04/2024119,811 mi+542 mi
- 07/04/2025120,439 mi+628 mi
- 08/04/2026120,887 mi+448 mi
- 14/04/2026120,891 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 527 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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