2003 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · LM52 LFX
2003 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 170,063 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,063 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
LM52 LFX Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2014
- 170,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded 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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LM52 LFX Mileage History
- 16/02/200782,902 mi
- 02/06/2008102,258 mi+19,356 mi
- 03/06/2008102,258 mi
- 22/06/2009115,723 mi+13,465 mi
- 21/06/2011145,082 mi+29,359 mi
- 18/06/2012150,569 mi+5,487 mi
- 22/06/2013158,099 mi+7,530 mi
- 07/06/2014170,063 mi+11,964 mi
Average of roughly 11,932 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
LM52 LFX 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 5 Series (LM52 LFX) between February 2007 and June 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 2014 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 (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”.
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