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M160 HAV

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

200,501 mi
Last recorded200,501 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 HAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 200,501 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 196,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 196,921 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 196,697 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 193,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished/cracking

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2016 188,920 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge, perished/cracking

n/s/r tyre perished/cracking

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 184,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust rubber broken

n/s/f tyre worn inner, inner wall cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2014 179,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 172,211 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 164,489 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 157,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 149,810 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 144,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 138,553 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 132,482 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 124,724 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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M160 HAV is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M160 HAV, 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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M160 HAV is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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