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M5OLB
Year2004
0-60mph8.7 sec
FuelPetrol
Power189 BHP
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BMW 525I SE

General information

Make BMW
Model 3 SERIES 525I SE
Colour Black
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 145 mph
0 - 60 mph 8.7 seconds
Gearbox 6 speed automatic

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 20.0 mpg
Consumption extra urban 37.7 mpg
Consumption combined 28.5 mpg
CO2 emission 239 g/km
CO2 label L
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Internet history

Entry 3
Date 2022-01-06
Pictures 11
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
Entry 2
Date 2021-10-06
Pictures 5
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Entry 1
Date 2021-06-09
Pictures 15
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-12-12
MOT pass rate
80 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 4
Total advice items 25
Total items failed 9
MOT #20 2023-12-12 17:28
MOT test number 311157392639
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-12-12
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #19 2023-12-12 17:28
MOT test number 759371806031
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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MOT #18 2022-11-18 15:20
MOT test number 446306763353
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Both rear disc slightly corroded
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MOT #17 2021-12-13 16:58
MOT test number 543149697202
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #16 2020-12-10 13:16
MOT test number 329050327766
Result Passed
MOT #15 2019-09-17 12:23
MOT test number 996701997845
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #14 2018-07-19 16:42
MOT test number 681123986408
Result Passed
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MOT #13 2017-07-11 11:43
MOT test number 546230169240
Result Passed
MOT #12 2016-07-19 08:34
MOT test number 349418971657
Result Passed
MOT #11 2016-07-19 08:34
MOT test number 265986268033
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
MOT #10 2015-07-21 10:46
MOT test number 348372005411
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across front of vehicle.
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Front brake discs worn.
MOT #9 2014-05-22 15:04
MOT test number 259882244165
Result Passed
Notice
Advise slight play in steering tie rods
Notice
Advise slight play in lower swivels
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MOT #8 2014-05-20 17:51
MOT test number 217170444420
Result Failed
Notice
Advise slight play in lower swivels
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Notice
Advise slight play in steering tie rods
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
MOT #7 2013-05-21 10:47
MOT test number 966981843187
Result Passed
MOT #6 2013-05-20 14:32
MOT test number 227780543107
Result Failed
Fail
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
MOT #5 2012-09-01 11:39
MOT test number 347305942210
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MOT #4 2011-05-31 15:31
MOT test number 325491651190
Result Passed
MOT #3 2010-04-27 13:26
MOT test number 451407710153
Result Passed
MOT #2 2009-04-14 09:06
MOT test number 530874009185
Result Passed
MOT #1 2008-05-01 10:25
MOT test number 383112628174
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 October 2024
MOT Expires: 12 December 2024
Tax status 1 October 2024
Days left 164
MOT expiry date 12 December 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 2004-06-25
Last registration 2023-12-12
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Registration #1 2004-06-25 24 mi
Registration #2 2008-05-01 30.544 mi
Registration #3 2009-04-14 34.371 mi
Registration #4 2010-04-27 41.311 mi
Registration #5 2011-05-31 55.229 mi
Registration #6 2012-09-01 58.774 mi
Registration #7 2013-05-20 62.193 mi
Registration #8 2013-05-21 62.193 mi
Registration #9 2014-05-20 64.112 mi
Registration #10 2014-05-22 64.112 mi
Registration #11 2015-07-21 68.745 mi
Registration #12 2016-07-19 73.220 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1846 mm
Height 1468 mm
Length 4841 mm
Wheel base 2888 mm
Kerb weight 1575 kg
Max. allowed weight 2060 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 31023343

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