2003 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YC03 KMX
2003 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 168,164 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC03 KMX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2021
- 168,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC03 KMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 525 (YC03 KMX) between April 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
YC03 KMX Mileage History
- 03/04/200648,543 mi
- 03/04/200648,543 mi
- 03/04/200648,543 mi
- 19/04/200763,470 mi+14,927 mi
- 29/04/200876,549 mi+13,079 mi
- 18/04/200986,139 mi+9,590 mi
- 22/05/2010101,001 mi+14,862 mi
- 19/05/2011113,147 mi+12,146 mi
- 21/05/2012126,147 mi+13,000 mi
- 11/05/2013135,133 mi+8,986 mi
- 11/05/2013135,133 mi
- 24/05/2014140,225 mi+5,092 mi
- 24/05/2014140,225 mi
- 22/05/2015145,155 mi+4,930 mi
- 06/07/2015145,509 mi+354 mi
- 11/07/2016150,682 mi+5,173 mi
- 26/07/2017154,435 mi+3,753 mi
- 03/08/2018158,304 mi+3,869 mi
- 03/08/2018158,304 mi
- 29/07/2019162,145 mi+3,841 mi
- 02/08/2019162,161 mi+16 mi
- 21/08/2020164,716 mi+2,555 mi
- 18/08/2021168,065 mi+3,349 mi
- 05/10/2021168,164 mi+99 mi
Average of roughly 7,714 miles per year across 24 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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