2003 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · MW53 OJO
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 121,870 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MW53 OJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 121,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MW53 OJO Mileage History
- 09/05/2023116,891 mi
- 24/04/2024120,220 mi+3,329 mi
- 17/05/2024120,239 mi+19 mi
- 17/05/2024120,293 mi+54 mi
- 11/06/2025121,870 mi+1,577 mi
Average of roughly 2,379 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW53 OJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (MW53 OJO) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front upper arm (5.3.4 (”.
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