2003 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · DR03 CRA
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 138,531 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,531 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2497cc
DR03 CRA Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2015
- 138,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted 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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DR03 CRA Mileage History
- 31/05/200673,582 mi
- 16/03/200778,762 mi+5,180 mi
- 27/09/200885,554 mi+6,792 mi
- 01/09/200994,971 mi+9,417 mi
- 27/09/2010103,356 mi+8,385 mi
- 30/09/2011113,301 mi+9,945 mi
- 06/10/2011113,308 mi+7 mi
- 02/10/2012123,145 mi+9,837 mi
- 01/10/2013129,895 mi+6,750 mi
- 08/10/2014135,094 mi+5,199 mi
- 09/10/2014135,110 mi+16 mi
- 30/09/2015138,389 mi+3,279 mi
- 10/10/2015138,531 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 6,939 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
DR03 CRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (DR03 CRA) between May 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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