2003 BMW 325 2.5L Petrol · RL03 PFK

This 2003 BMW 325 passed its most recent MOT in April 2024, but the test record reveals a clear and worsening pattern of corrosion and suspension wear that demands serious attention before purchase. The defining issue across the last three MOT cycles is corroded brake pipes, noted as covered in grease or other material at all four wheel ends. This defect appeared first in March 2023, recurred in March 2024, and persists as of April 2024. Brake pipe corrosion is a safety-critical fault because it can lead to fluid loss, brake failure, or wheel lockup under braking. The fact that it has not been remedied over a full year suggests either neglect or an underlying moisture or drainage problem in the underside that keeps reintroducing corrosion. Suspension wear has also escalated noticeably. In March 2023, the offside front suspension arm was recorded as excessively worn, while both nearside and offside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers showed deterioration. By April 2024, the offside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover was described as severely deteriorated. Worn suspension components compromise steering precision, stability, and tyre wear, and they worsen progressively if not replaced. The parking brake has been a recurring concern.