2003 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · RY53 HWK
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 133,311 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RY53 HWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 133,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY53 HWK 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 (RY53 HWK) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 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: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
RY53 HWK Mileage History
- 12/10/2023127,691 mi
- 19/10/2023127,691 mi
- 24/10/2024129,062 mi+1,371 mi
- 01/11/2024129,062 mi
- 31/10/2025133,311 mi+4,249 mi
Average of roughly 2,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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