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M202 PGM

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

90,188 mi
Last recorded90,188 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 PGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 90,188 miles

both rear lower suspension link dust covers slightly deteriorated x4

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear seatbelt buckle outer cover missing

Fail 13 Nov 2023 90,188 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 89,001 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,463 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 86,356 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 81,568 miles

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 ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 81,510 miles

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))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 81,429 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,055 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 81,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 80,158 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 80,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,430 miles

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 3 Aug 2015 79,430 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 78,721 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,392 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,363 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,363 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,162 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,647 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 73,647 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,003 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,003 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,546 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 69,546 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,168 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,053 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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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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