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Year2004
0-60mph7.9 sec
FuelPetrol
Power189 BHP
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BMW 525I SE

General information

Make BMW
Model 525 525I SE
Colour Grey
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 148 mph
0 - 60 mph 7.9 seconds
Gearbox 6 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 189 BHP
Max. torque 245 Nm at 3.500 rpm
Engine capacity 2.494 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 20.8 mpg
Consumption extra urban 40.4 mpg
Consumption combined 30.1 mpg
CO2 emission 228 g/km
CO2 label L
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-01-28
Pictures 10
Listing price View report
source: autoonline.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2022-12-09
MOT pass rate
67 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 35
Total items failed 20
MOT #24 2021-12-01 12:10
MOT test number 517141520152
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2022-12-09
Advice
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #23 2020-12-07 16:03
MOT test number 356212678747
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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MOT #22 2020-11-30 11:18
MOT test number 722790182563
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fail
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MOT #21 2019-11-26 13:04
MOT test number 857007520275
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #20 2019-11-25 11:16
MOT test number 478438119607
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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MOT #19 2018-12-06 11:15
MOT test number 597370646979
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #18 2018-12-03 11:36
MOT test number 825892628206
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MOT #17 2017-12-04 14:10
MOT test number 410676622949
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #16 2017-12-04 10:43
MOT test number 737821853064
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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MOT #15 2016-11-21 12:45
MOT test number 934703394622
Result Passed
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #14 2015-11-30 09:54
MOT test number 100249093365
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
MOT #13 2014-12-10 10:06
MOT test number 189274144387
Result Passed
MOT #12 2014-06-09 10:55
MOT test number 669420464184
Result Passed
Notice
N/s/f brake pipe starting to rust
Notice
Front brake discs rusting
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MOT #11 2014-06-06 09:44
MOT test number 545257954181
Result Failed
Notice
Front brake discs rusting
Fail
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Notice
N/s/f brake pipe starting to rust
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
MOT #10 2013-06-05 10:20
MOT test number 237416253122
Result Passed
Notice
Slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint
MOT #9 2012-06-08 15:01
MOT test number 658080262168
Result Passed
Notice
O/s/f tyre 2.2mm
MOT #8 2012-06-06 12:00
MOT test number 457148652103
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Notice
O/s/f tyre 2.2mm
Fail
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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MOT #7 2011-06-06 13:09
MOT test number 209147651492
Result Passed
Notice
Rear brake pipes rusting
Notice
O/s/r alloy has dent inne edge
MOT #6 2011-05-31 15:01
MOT test number 639951051144
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Notice
Rear brake pipes rusting
Fail
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Notice
O/s/r alloy has dent inne edge
MOT #5 2010-04-29 11:22
MOT test number 103049710139
Result Passed
MOT #4 2010-04-19 11:01
MOT test number 292469200125
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
MOT #3 2009-03-27 10:01
MOT test number 814456689081
Result Passed
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MOT #2 2008-03-27 12:20
MOT test number 231857588067
Result Passed
MOT #1 2007-03-06 10:44
MOT test number 891365967019
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 31 January 2022
MOT Expired: 9 December 2022
Tax status 31 January 2022
Days left 815 days too late
MOT expiry date 9 December 2022
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 395,00,-
Single six month payment £ 217,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 414,75,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 26
First mileage registration 2004-03-30
Last registration 2021-12-01
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Registration #1 2004-03-30 11 mi
Registration #2 2007-03-06 48.968 mi
Registration #3 2008-03-27 54.667 mi
Registration #4 2009-03-27 62.585 mi
Registration #5 2010-04-19 70.452 mi
Registration #6 2010-04-29 70.452 mi
Registration #7 2011-05-31 76.523 mi
Registration #8 2011-06-06 76.531 mi
Registration #9 2012-06-06 80.134 mi
Registration #10 2012-06-08 80.134 mi
Registration #11 2013-06-05 82.928 mi
Registration #12 2014-06-06 84.570 mi
Registration #13 2014-06-09 84.570 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1846 mm
Height 1468 mm
Length 4841 mm
Wheel base 2888 mm
Kerb weight 1565 kg
Max. allowed weight 2050 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Number of axles 2
Engine number 33243421

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