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BMW
525D SE (2003)
critical checks
valid MOT found
214 days remaining expires 28th May 2027
valid road tax found
340 days remaining due 1st Oct 2027
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,900 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,700 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,700 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 9,700 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
21st May 2026
154,872 miles (MOT)
20th May 2026
154,794 miles (MOT)
23rd May 2025
149,396 miles (MOT)
29th May 2024
139,712 miles (MOT)
22nd May 2023
133,642 miles (MOT)
24th May 2022
124,742 miles (MOT)
26th Mar 2021
106,844 miles (MOT)
24th Mar 2020
96,839 miles (MOT)
6th Mar 2019
89,439 miles (MOT)
28th Feb 2019
89,401 miles (MOT)
13th Mar 2018
86,431 miles (MOT)
6th Mar 2017
83,936 miles (MOT)
2nd Mar 2017
83,934 miles (MOT)
4th Mar 2016
80,644 miles (MOT)
9th Mar 2015
76,796 miles (MOT)
4th Mar 2014
73,268 miles (MOT)
22nd Mar 2013
69,412 miles (MOT)
29th Feb 2012
66,345 miles (MOT)
8th Mar 2011
61,965 miles (MOT)
2nd Mar 2010
56,447 miles (MOT)
5th Mar 2009
50,663 miles (MOT)
6th Mar 2008
43,905 miles (MOT)
1st Mar 2007
35,628 miles (MOT)
21st Mar 2006
27,231 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
154,872 miles
Estimated current mileage
157,266 miles
Estimated annual mileage
5,506 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 28th May 2027
Date
21st May 2026
Result
Passed
Odometer
154872 miles
Expiry
28th May 2027
Advisory Notice
Corrosion To Both Rear Jacking Point Areas
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
20th May 2026
Result
Failed
Odometer
154794 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Corrosion To Both Rear Jacking Point Areas
Major
Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Date
23rd May 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
149396 miles
Expiry
28th May 2026
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Some Corrosion To Both Rear Jacking Point Areas
Date
23rd May 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
149396 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Some Corrosion To Both Rear Jacking Point Areas
Date
29th May 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
139712 miles
Expiry
28th May 2025
Advisory Notice
Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Gearbox Mounting Defective
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
Date
22nd May 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
133642 miles
Expiry
23rd May 2024
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Date
22nd May 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
133642 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major
Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Dangerous
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Dangerous
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Date
24th May 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
124742 miles
Expiry
23rd May 2023
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Minor
Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Date
26th Mar 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
106844 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2022
Date
24th Mar 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
96839 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2021
Date
6th Mar 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
89439 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2020
Advisory Notice
Both Rear Brake Flexi Hoses Surface Cracking.
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Discs Corroding On Inner Surfaces.
Advisory Notice
Rear Number Plate Deteriorating.
Date
28th Feb 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
89401 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Both Rear Brake Flexi Hoses Surface Cracking.
Major
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
O/side Number Plate Lamp Not Working.
Major
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Discs Corroding On Inner Surfaces.
Advisory Notice
Rear Number Plate Deteriorating.
Date
13th Mar 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
86431 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2019
Advisory Notice
Front Wear Lip On Brake Discs
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Discs Have Surface Corrosion
Date
6th Mar 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
83936 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2018
Advisory Notice
Minor Surface Cracking On Rear Brake Flexi Hoses.
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Surfaces But Pads Still Good.
Date
2nd Mar 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
83934 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Minor Surface Cracking On Rear Brake Flexi Hoses.
Fail
Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear At Rear End (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Surfaces But Pads Still Good.
Date
4th Mar 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
80644 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2017
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Discs Wear Lipped
Advisory Notice
Front To Rear Brake Pipes Starting To Surface Corrode
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Indicator Fading
Advisory Notice
Rear Both Flexi Hoses Starting To Crack
Date
9th Mar 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
76796 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2016
User Entered
Inner Face Of Rear Brake Discs Corroded
Date
4th Mar 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
73268 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2015
User Entered
Surface Corrosion And Scoring To Inner Face Of Rear Brake Discs
Date
4th Mar 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
73268 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Surface Corrosion And Scoring To Inner Face Of Rear Brake Discs
Date
22nd Mar 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
69412 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2014
Date
29th Feb 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
66345 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2013
Date
8th Mar 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
61965 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2012
Date
2nd Mar 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
56447 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2011
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
5th Mar 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
50663 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2010
User Entered
Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
Date
6th Mar 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
43905 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2009
Date
1st Mar 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
35628 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2008
Date
21st Mar 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
27231 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2007
User Entered
Nearside Parking Brake Efficiency Low
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valuation data
current values
Forecourt
£1,340
Private
£1,090
Trade-In
£1,040
Auction
£810
Price when new
£26,210
An estimated mileage of 157k miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
October 2026
£1,340
January 2024
£2,050
April 2023
£1,990
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
January 2024
£2,050
July 2023
£1,550
April 2023
£1,990
January 2023
£1,080
November 2022
£970
October 2022
£1,010
June 2022
£1,390
April 2022
£1,210
March 2022
£1,390
February 2022
£1,430
January 2022
£990
September 2021
£1,165
August 2021
£1,140
July 2021
£1,400
June 2021
£1,350
April 2021
£1,110
March 2021
£1,290
January 2021
£1,000
December 2020
£1,020
November 2020
£1,045
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Valuations are dependant upon
estimated mileage and vehicle data available at the time each check was performed.
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
Current forecourt value
£1,340
Price when new
£26,210
Change in value
-£24,870
Over period of
283 months
Average rate of change
-£87 per month
An estimated mileage of 157k miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of £26,210, current value of £1,340 and age of 8615 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
42.2 mpg
Extra Urban
53.3 mpg
Urban Cold
30.7 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Oct 2027
Tax Band
I
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£198
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£360
6 months (Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Direct Debit)
£378
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
26th Mar 2003
Registration
26th Mar 2003
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
525D SE
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Sep 2000
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Sep 2000
Series
E39
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
4 Door Saloon
Number of Doors
4
Drive Type
4X2
Length
4775 mm
Height
1435 mm
Width
1800 mm
Number of Seats
5
performance & engine
Make
Bmw
Fuel
Diesel
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
2.5L
Size
2497 cc
Max Speed
136 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
8.9 seconds
Horse Power
161 bhp
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km
Peak Power
4000 rpm
Torque
258.3 lb-ft
Peak Torque
2000 rpm
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Turbo
Bore
80 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
6
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
83
Delivery
Normal
Description
M57 EU3 (120KW)
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
BMW 525D SE
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Black.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Yellow/silver, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Diesel.
- We saw engines of size 2.5L more than any other.
Black
27.75%
Grey
25.61%
Silver
22.94%
Blue
16.39%
White
3.60%
Green
1.88%
Red
0.82%
2016
1.25%
2015
2.37%
2014
2.05%
2013
2.24%
2012
2.89%
2011
5.57%
2010
6.47%
2009
5.71%
2008
9.40%
2007
11.93%
2006
12.57%
2005
18.98%
2004
10.65%
2003
2.50%
2002
3.34%
2001
1.52%
2497cc
53.40%
2993cc
32.48%
1995cc
12.91%
2996cc
0.97%
Diesel
99.98%
0
1.64%
1
7.37%
2
13.27%
3
15.01%
4
14.42%
5
12.59%
6
9.70%
7
7.04%
8
5.58%
9
4.00%
10
3.02%
11
2.20%
12
1.30%
13
1.08%
14
0.68%
40k … 50k
0.82%
50k … 60k
1.03%
60k … 70k
1.92%
70k … 80k
2.04%
80k … 90k
3.13%
90k … 100k
4.38%
100k … 110k
6.10%
110k … 120k
6.08%
120k … 130k
7.47%
130k … 140k
7.87%
140k … 150k
8.26%
150k … 160k
8.47%
160k … 170k
8.04%
170k … 180k
7.92%
180k … 190k
6.43%
190k … 200k
5.51%
200k … 210k
4.13%
210k … 220k
2.95%
220k … 230k
2.03%
230k … 240k
1.16%
240k … 250k
1.03%
250k … 260k
0.68%
260k … 270k
0.51%
