2003 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · KF03 OPX
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 105,493 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
KF03 OPX Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 105,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 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: Average
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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KF03 OPX Mileage History
- 06/07/200627,984 mi
- 11/07/200734,807 mi+6,823 mi
- 14/07/200841,862 mi+7,055 mi
- 09/07/200943,679 mi+1,817 mi
- 15/07/201046,203 mi+2,524 mi
- 09/05/201150,135 mi+3,932 mi
- 16/04/201253,440 mi+3,305 mi
- 18/04/201253,440 mi
- 22/03/201358,399 mi+4,959 mi
- 06/01/201460,865 mi+2,466 mi
- 07/01/201460,867 mi+2 mi
- 30/12/201464,814 mi+3,947 mi
- 29/12/201568,919 mi+4,105 mi
- 29/12/201568,920 mi+1 mi
- 29/12/201672,234 mi+3,314 mi
- 29/12/201672,234 mi
- 02/01/201879,514 mi+7,280 mi
- 27/12/201882,442 mi+2,928 mi
- 03/01/201982,669 mi+227 mi
- 02/01/202087,614 mi+4,945 mi
- 02/01/202087,614 mi
- 30/12/202090,833 mi+3,219 mi
- 15/01/202190,840 mi+7 mi
- 03/02/202190,840 mi
- 19/01/202293,998 mi+3,158 mi
- 13/01/202395,712 mi+1,714 mi
- 25/01/202497,383 mi+1,671 mi
- 25/01/202497,383 mi
- 23/01/2025100,140 mi+2,757 mi
- 02/02/2026105,493 mi+5,353 mi
Average of roughly 3,959 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
KF03 OPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (KF03 OPX) between July 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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