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2003 BMW 325 CI Sport 2.5L Petrol · CFZ 5793

CFZ 5793

2003 BMW 325 CI Sport (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 148,367 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 325 CI SPORT
Year / Origin
2003 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 29 May 2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (20 Aug 2022)
Recorded Mileage
148,367 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 May 2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 20 Aug 2022
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
2494cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The most recent MOT, dated 31 May 2022 at 148,367 miles, resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 29 May 2022 at 148,328 miles, passed on 30 January 2019 at 138,950 miles, and failed again on 28 January 2019 at 138,904 miles. In each case the fail was followed by a pass within a few days, and no defect details were supplied for either outcome. This alternating fail‑pass pattern, without recorded defects, suggests a stable condition rather than a progressive deterioration; the vehicle returns to a pass status after each fail, indicating that any issue causing the fail was likely minor and promptly addressed. With roughly 6,450 miles per year, the mileage is typical for a 23‑year‑old car. This points to average use, so wear on consumables, suspension, brakes and drivetrain would be expected to be in line with normal aging, though the data do not indicate unusually low or high usage that would suggest extended storage or heavy duty. For a buyer, the priority checks should focus on the age‑related wear items: examine the brake discs and pads for wear or corrosion, inspect suspension components (bushings, shocks, springs) for play or leaks, check steering rack and tie‑rod ends for tightness, assess tyre condition and tread depth, and look for any signs of recent repair or fluid leaks during a test drive. A thorough visual inspection and a road test will help confirm whether the stable trend indicated by the MOT history holds in practice.
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CFZ 5793 Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2022
  • 148,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

CFZ 5793 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 17:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 325 Ci Sport (CFZ 5793) between May 2022 and May 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

CFZ 5793 Mileage History

  1. 29/05/2022148,328 mi
  2. 31/05/2022148,367 mi+39 mi

Average of roughly 7,025 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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