2003 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · RN53 KZW
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 214,663 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN53 KZW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2022
- 214,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN53 KZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (RN53 KZW) between December 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2022 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 (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
RN53 KZW Mileage History
- 08/12/200661,700 mi
- 18/12/2008100,373 mi+38,673 mi
- 22/12/2008100,376 mi+3 mi
- 11/12/2009116,539 mi+16,163 mi
- 14/12/2009116,559 mi+20 mi
- 13/06/2012132,316 mi+15,757 mi
- 12/06/2013150,889 mi+18,573 mi
- 07/08/2014154,979 mi+4,090 mi
- 07/07/2015161,979 mi+7,000 mi
- 12/10/2016173,809 mi+11,830 mi
- 22/09/2017180,393 mi+6,584 mi
- 06/10/2018185,856 mi+5,463 mi
- 12/09/2019189,752 mi+3,896 mi
- 01/10/2020194,904 mi+5,152 mi
- 29/09/2021201,429 mi+6,525 mi
- 11/10/2022214,663 mi+13,234 mi
Average of roughly 9,656 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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