[colt033]

I seem to be replacing brake pads every 25,000 miles (plus discs because they're lipped every time). Is this normal?

I usually drive the 3 series and I don't remember replacing brakes nearly so often.

[ovekvam]

Brake wear is very individual between driving styles. I used to be very happy if my brake pads lasted a summer season (less than 10000 km), but some people can make their brakes last 100 000+ km. For my driving style, I usually replace the discs every second set of pads.