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E25 HYD

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,537 mi
Last recorded86,537 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 HYD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 86,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake effort low

Nearside Reversing light not working

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. Damaged - poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. Damaged - poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lights not working

Pass 28 Jan 2022 80,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.88mm to 0.00mm on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake performance low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.84mm to 0.00mm on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.21mm to 0.00mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm to 0.00mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,611 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,272 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,773 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,311 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,741 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 65,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 64,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,027 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,601 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,990 miles

o/s/f tyre has a large cut on outter tread and side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,534 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 41,699 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,699 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,917 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,312 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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E25 HYD is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E25 HYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E25 HYD registered?

E25 HYD is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is E25 HYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E25 HYD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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