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HW53 EWV

2003 BMW 325

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,936 mi
Last recorded48,936 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 32573,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 EWV
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 48,936 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 48,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 47,785 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 47,014 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 47,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 45,519 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,440 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 44,440 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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HW53 EWV is a 2003 BMW 325 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 73,135 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW53 EWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 325 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW53 EWV registered?

HW53 EWV is a 2003 BMW 325, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is HW53 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 EWV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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