2003 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · CX03 ELC
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 166,853 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CX03 ELC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2022
- 166,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CX03 ELC Mileage History
- 01/07/2022166,849 mi
- 02/07/2022166,853 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,707 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
CX03 ELC MOT History
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 525 (CX03 ELC) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2022 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 (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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