No, RF53 LZU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for RF53 LZU?

The MOT for RF53 LZU is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 October 2020.

What is the recorded mileage of RF53 LZU?

The recorded mileage for RF53 LZU is 149,094 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RF53 LZU ULEZ compliant?

No, RF53 LZU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · RF53 LZU

RF53 LZU

2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 149,094 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 525
Year / Origin: 2003 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 21/10/2020
Road Tax: Untaxed (30/11/2019)
Recorded Mileage: 149,094 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 21/10/2020

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 30/11/2019

Mileage: 149,094 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2003
Engine: 2494cc

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RF53 LZU Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2019
149,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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RF53 LZU Mileage History

18/09/200625,700 mi
10/09/200733,411 mi+7,711 mi
11/09/200840,789 mi+7,378 mi
11/09/200840,789 mi
03/02/200940,871 mi+82 mi
29/01/201045,053 mi+4,182 mi
29/01/201045,053 mi
07/01/201147,511 mi+2,458 mi
09/02/201263,226 mi+15,715 mi
18/02/201263,525 mi+299 mi
12/02/201375,475 mi+11,950 mi
15/02/201375,475 mi
15/03/201488,939 mi+13,464 mi
18/03/201489,017 mi+78 mi
14/03/201598,676 mi+9,659 mi
14/03/201598,676 mi
22/04/2016111,968 mi+13,292 mi
19/04/2017123,915 mi+11,947 mi
19/04/2017123,915 mi
16/04/2018136,814 mi+12,899 mi
17/04/2019149,094 mi+12,280 mi

Average of roughly 9,810 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

RF53 LZU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 11:37

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (RF53 LZU) between September 2006 and April 2019.

The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 17 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.

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