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M137 OKR

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,540 mi
Last recorded185,540 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 OKR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 185,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rear brakes pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 181,479 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 176,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2008 176,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2007 171,804 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 165,703 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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M137 OKR is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M137 OKR, 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 M137 OKR registered?

M137 OKR is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 1995.

Is M137 OKR safe to buy?

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