MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,116 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside wiper blade torn
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside lower suspension ball joint gaiter split
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Unable to fully inspect outer sills, trim fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside wiper blade torn
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside lower suspension ball joint gaiter split
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Unable to fully inspect outer sills, trim fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear number plate delaminating
small tear nearside wiper
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear number plate delaminating
small tear nearside wiper
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
issued at first test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
nearside headlamp glass cracked
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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M257 SJW is a 1995 BMW 525 in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 M257 SJW, 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 M257 SJW registered?
M257 SJW is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 9 June 1995.
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