2003 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · LS03 YRT
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 153,362 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS03 YRT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 153,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS03 YRT 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 (LS03 YRT) between June 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LS03 YRT Mileage History
- 02/06/200650,090 mi
- 05/06/200754,319 mi+4,229 mi
- 19/06/200856,889 mi+2,570 mi
- 18/06/200960,445 mi+3,556 mi
- 21/06/201065,177 mi+4,732 mi
- 21/06/201065,177 mi
- 09/06/201173,286 mi+8,109 mi
- 09/06/201173,286 mi
- 14/06/201281,899 mi+8,613 mi
- 23/05/201389,133 mi+7,234 mi
- 21/07/201492,964 mi+3,831 mi
- 18/08/2015102,203 mi+9,239 mi
- 19/08/2015102,206 mi+3 mi
- 14/07/2016113,641 mi+11,435 mi
- 15/07/2016113,641 mi
- 14/07/2017125,669 mi+12,028 mi
- 28/03/2018130,387 mi+4,718 mi
- 25/03/2019139,913 mi+9,526 mi
- 25/03/2019139,913 mi
- 07/03/2020147,910 mi+7,997 mi
- 23/03/2020148,271 mi+361 mi
- 04/02/2025150,963 mi+2,692 mi
- 20/02/2026153,362 mi+2,399 mi
Average of roughly 5,237 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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