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M131 RJM

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,865 mi
Last recorded185,865 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 RJM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2010 185,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eng oil leaks

movement front lower arm bushes

n/s/f drop link bush split

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread outside edge

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread inside edge

water leaking from engine

Pass 23 Apr 2009 168,541 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 168,541 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 161,170 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 161,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 143,610 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 134,997 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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M131 RJM is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 140,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M131 RJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M131 RJM registered?

M131 RJM is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 9 February 1995.

Is M131 RJM safe to buy?

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