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Year2003
0-60mph7.9 sec
FuelPetrol
Power189 BHP
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BMW 525I SE

General information

Make BMW
Model 525 525I SE
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 2003
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 2021-07-01
Pictures 27
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-09-27
MOT pass rate
82 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 4
Total advice items 45
Total items failed 2
MOT #22 2023-09-27 11:58
MOT test number 732577269037
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-09-27
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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MOT #21 2023-09-20 10:46
MOT test number 415316804372
Result Failed
MAJOR
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MAJOR
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR
Front Windscreen wiper not working intermittent (3.4 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR
Speedometer cannot be illuminated intermittent (7.8 (c) (ii))
MAJOR
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR
Front Headlamp aim too high both N/S AND O/S (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR
Front Windscreen washer not working intermittent (3.5 (a))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR
All direction indicators not working on dash intermittent (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MOT #20 2022-09-10 10:23
MOT test number 279462122519
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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MOT #19 2021-09-24 09:38
MOT test number 269422711619
Result Passed
Minor
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MOT #18 2020-09-23 13:30
MOT test number 837686168823
Result Passed
Minor
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MOT #17 2019-09-13 10:15
MOT test number 912666496229
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #16 2019-09-12 11:12
MOT test number 651998526447
Result Failed
MAJOR
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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MOT #15 2018-09-18 12:22
MOT test number 912150491754
Result Passed
MOT #14 2018-09-18 09:43
MOT test number 723575000922
Result Failed
MAJOR
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MOT #13 2017-09-28 09:42
MOT test number 602462286851
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #12 2016-09-21 11:21
MOT test number 116420832645
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak
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MOT #11 2015-09-11 09:09
MOT test number 151061548069
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advice
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advice
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
MOT #10 2014-08-01 11:01
MOT test number 898403714244
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #9 2013-07-01 10:01
MOT test number 888072683110
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #8 2012-07-17 11:33
MOT test number 178929892177
Result Passed
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MOT #7 2011-06-16 10:32
MOT test number 986237361197
Result Passed
Advice
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advice
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
MOT #6 2010-07-01 12:02
MOT test number 790382480102
Result Passed
MOT #5 2009-07-03 12:08
MOT test number 343164589171
Result Passed
MOT #4 2008-07-07 12:05
MOT test number 212559188159
Result Passed
MOT #3 2007-09-26 17:55
MOT test number 574489967232
Result Passed
MOT #2 2007-09-19 10:50
MOT test number 921932967251
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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MOT #1 2006-09-15 10:58
MOT test number 161308156249
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 April 2025
MOT Expires: 27 September 2024
Tax status 1 April 2025
Days left 339
MOT expiry date 27 September 2024
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 24
First mileage registration 2003-09-30
Last registration 2023-09-27
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Registration #1 2003-09-30 15 mi
Registration #2 2006-09-15 55.021 mi
Registration #3 2007-09-19 71.567 mi
Registration #4 2007-09-26 71.567 mi
Registration #5 2008-07-07 80.445 mi
Registration #6 2009-07-03 84.990 mi
Registration #7 2010-07-01 89.655 mi
Registration #8 2011-06-16 94.943 mi
Registration #9 2012-07-17 98.985 mi
Registration #10 2013-07-01 102.396 mi
Registration #11 2014-08-01 105.927 mi
Registration #12 2015-09-11 108.812 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

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number 37103113

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