2001 BMW 325 CI Sport 2.5L Petrol · FEZ 1130

The vehicle is currently roadworthy; the most recent MOT on 31 July 2023 recorded a pass at 126 674 miles with no defects noted. This follows a pass at 27 August 2022, indicating the maintenance trend has stabilised and is improving after a series of failures between 2018 and 2019. The recent consecutive passes suggest the underlying issues that caused the earlier failures have been addressed or are no longer material. Mileage accumulation is modest for a 25‑year‑old car. Between October 2018 (103 481 miles) and July 2023 (126 674 miles) the car added roughly 23 200 miles over 4.75 years, averaging about 4 900 miles per year—slightly below the overall 5 067 miles‑per‑year rate. The gap between the February 2019 pass (103 549 miles) and the August 2022 pass (122 914 miles) shows a period of limited testing, which reduces the granularity of the service history but also points to low‑intensity use. A buyer should inspect the braking system closely, checking for binding calipers, uneven disc wear and pad condition, as the vehicle failed MOT on several occasions in 2018‑2019 without recorded defects, a pattern that often relates to brake components. Suspension bushes and coil springs merit scrutiny; the failures in that era can be linked to worn suspension mounts and bushings. Structural corrosion is another concern given the car’s age and the multiple failures; a thorough under‑body and sill inspection is advisable. Finally, examine tyre tread depth, exhaust condition and emissions equipment, as these consumables can affect MOT outcomes even when major mechanical defects are absent.