2003 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · YA52 EBO
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 143,718 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
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YA52 EBO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 28/03/2025
- 143,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA52 EBO 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 (YA52 EBO) between February 2024 and March 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
YA52 EBO Mileage History
- 19/02/2024142,457 mi
- 28/03/2025143,718 mi+1,261 mi
Average of roughly 1,143 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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