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M195 AGL

1995 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,706 mi
Last recorded175,706 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 AGL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 175,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 162,308 miles

All brake and fuel pipes corroded

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not lined up to stop on top mounting

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 162,295 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake and fuel pipes corroded

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2018 146,799 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 146,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 131,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 110,762 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,163 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2009 76,785 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 75,954 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,954 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,845 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 70,497 miles

rear centre seat belt damaged

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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M195 AGL is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M195 AGL, 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 M195 AGL registered?

M195 AGL is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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