2003 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · RV53 KFK
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 155,269 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,269 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.
RV53 KFK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2022
- 155,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RV53 KFK Mileage History
- 04/05/2022155,267 mi
- 05/05/2022155,269 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 611 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
RV53 KFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (RV53 KFK) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2022 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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