CarVerify

Free Car Check

M13 LPJ

1995 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

253,444 mi
Last recorded253,444 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 LPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 253,444 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 253,444 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 248,122 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 248,122 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 245,178 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to close bonnet fully

Fail 1 Aug 2007 245,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

unable to close bonnet properly

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M13 LPJ is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M13 LPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M13 LPJ?

You can check the full history of M13 LPJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M13 LPJ registered?

M13 LPJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M13 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 LPJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M13 LPJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M13 LPJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.