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M182 LPK

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

202,594 mi
Last recorded202,594 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM182 LPK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 202,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 200,696 miles

rustunder car

Pass 23 Dec 2010 198,312 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 195,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 31 Dec 2009 195,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 192,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 189,264 miles

nsf brake hose

osr seat belt catch poor

small stone chips in screen

Pass 16 Oct 2006 183,748 miles

nsr tyre wearing on edges

osr tyre nearly 2.0 mm

small stone chip in windscreen

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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M182 LPK 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 M182 LPK, 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 M182 LPK registered?

M182 LPK is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M182 LPK safe to buy?

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