2003 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · LB53 HKE
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 124,361 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Aug 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,361 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.
LB53 HKE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2013
- 124,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LB53 HKE Mileage History
- 07/12/200644,992 mi
- 14/12/200759,718 mi+14,726 mi
- 17/12/200759,730 mi+12 mi
- 07/01/200961,587 mi+1,857 mi
- 13/01/201075,217 mi+13,630 mi
- 14/01/201185,589 mi+10,372 mi
- 14/01/201185,589 mi
- 13/01/2012110,170 mi+24,581 mi
- 12/01/2013124,361 mi+14,191 mi
Average of roughly 13,012 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
LB53 HKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (LB53 HKE) between December 2006 and January 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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