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M215 POF

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,899 mi
Last recorded129,899 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM215 POF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 129,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 128,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

emissions require attention

exhaust mounting rubbers require attention

fuel lines corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 127,831 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 127,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 127,155 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering idler bush has wear

Pass 2 Mar 2012 125,966 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering idler bush has wear

Pass 3 Mar 2011 125,166 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 125,156 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 124,217 miles

slight movement in front steering idlers

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner wheel arches by top shock mount

surface corrosion to offside inner sill

surface corrosion to offside rear bumber bracket

surface corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to rear fuel lines

Pass 20 Feb 2009 123,295 miles

Oil leak

exhaust bushes starting too perish

slight movement in front nearside + offside steering idlers

surface corrosion too offside + nearside front + rear inner + outer sills

surface corrosion too rear brake + fuel lines

Pass 26 Feb 2008 122,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight movement in front steering idlers

Pass 24 Feb 2007 121,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner edge of tyre getting low

surface corrosion too fuel lines + brake pipes from front to rear of car

Pass 8 Feb 2006 119,822 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion too fuel lines

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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M215 POF is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M215 POF, 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 M215 POF registered?

M215 POF is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M215 POF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M215 POF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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