MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,188 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear lower suspension link dust covers slightly deteriorated x4
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear seatbelt buckle outer cover missing
Central Exhaust system insecure 1x rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure 1x rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose buckle to floor (7.1.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear lower suspension link dust covers slightly deteriorated x4
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear seatbelt buckle outer cover missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover broken (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (cover trim missing) (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
All tyres perished/cracking on sidewalls
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO 1.58 (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central stop light not working but is an aftermarket fitment
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear seat belt buckle damaged but still functions as intended
both rear tyres worn on inner edge and sidewalls cracking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Central stop light not working but is an aftermarket fitment
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear seat belt buckle damaged but still functions as intended
both rear tyres worn on inner edge and sidewalls cracking
center exhaust mount missing
Centre exhaust mount
Centre stop lamp not working
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres worn on inside edge
Centre exhaust mount
Centre stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres worn on inside edge
CENTER BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST RUBBER BROKEN (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
CENTER BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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M202 PGM is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 M202 PGM, 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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M202 PGM is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 13 February 1995.
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