The road tax status for SO52 JHA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SO52 JHA?

The MOT for SO52 JHA is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 March 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of SO52 JHA?

The recorded mileage for SO52 JHA is 140,157 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SO52 JHA ULEZ compliant?

No, SO52 JHA 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 Diesel · SO52 JHA

SO52 JHA

2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/01/2003. Recorded mileage 140,157 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 525
Year / Origin: 2003 · Edinburgh
MOT Status: Valid until 27/03/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 140,157 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 27/03/2023

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Mileage: 140,157 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 2497cc

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SO52 JHA Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2022
140,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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SO52 JHA Mileage History

28/03/2022140,157 mi
29/03/2022140,157 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

SO52 JHA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 16:41

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (SO52 JHA) between March 2022 and March 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 March 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: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides sil”; “Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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