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M251 KPL

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,556 mi
Last recorded144,556 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 KPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 144,556 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 144,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 141,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 141,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 137,968 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 133,867 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 133,850 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 127,500 miles

rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2007 123,937 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 123,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 121,147 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 118,080 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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M251 KPL is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M251 KPL, 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 M251 KPL registered?

M251 KPL is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M251 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M251 KPL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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