2003 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · KL03 UTJ
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 135,927 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,927 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KL03 UTJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 135,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL03 UTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (KL03 UTJ) between March 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 22 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 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: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
KL03 UTJ Mileage History
- 24/03/2006101,315 mi
- 12/06/2006105,002 mi+3,687 mi
- 09/12/200670,833 mi-34,169 mi
- 06/12/200774,336 mi+3,503 mi
- 08/12/200876,733 mi+2,397 mi
- 07/12/200978,322 mi+1,589 mi
- 19/11/201080,265 mi+1,943 mi
- 07/12/201182,372 mi+2,107 mi
- 10/12/201284,667 mi+2,295 mi
- 27/11/201387,481 mi+2,814 mi
- 21/11/201489,233 mi+1,752 mi
- 05/12/201591,638 mi+2,405 mi
- 14/11/201694,084 mi+2,446 mi
- 27/11/201796,505 mi+2,421 mi
- 30/11/201898,667 mi+2,162 mi
- 03/12/2019103,261 mi+4,594 mi
- 01/12/2020104,036 mi+775 mi
- 04/12/2021109,599 mi+5,563 mi
- 26/11/2022118,840 mi+9,241 mi
- 23/11/2023127,749 mi+8,909 mi
- 30/11/2024129,919 mi+2,170 mi
- 02/12/2025135,927 mi+6,008 mi
- 02/12/2025135,927 mi
Average of roughly 1,758 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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