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M156 WWX

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,945 mi
Last recorded214,945 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 WWX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 214,945 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 147,510 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 26 Jan 2010 146,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 141,945 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 139,241 miles

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

tyres all sidewallls perished

Fail 28 Nov 2007 139,241 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

tyres all sidewallls perished

Pass 8 Nov 2006 134,205 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 128,649 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M156 WWX is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M156 WWX, 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

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What year was M156 WWX registered?

M156 WWX is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 1995.

Is M156 WWX safe to buy?

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