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M262 LPL

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,399 mi
Last recorded88,399 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 LPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,399 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel flap missing

near side center exhaust mounting perished

Fail 11 Feb 2015 74,727 miles

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)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel flap missing

near side center exhaust mounting perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,709 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 61,702 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,572 miles

centra exhaust rubber is broken

Fail 27 Jul 2012 57,568 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)

centre exhaust rubber is broken

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,511 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 56,511 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre is cracking

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 55,264 miles

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

front to rear metal fuel and brake pipes corroded

fuel filter is deamp but not leaking at time of test

nearside wiper is poor

offside wiper split at end

Fail 26 Jul 2010 55,247 miles

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

fuel filter is damp but not leaking at the time of the test

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,515 miles

fuel filter is damp not leaking at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,614 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 53,612 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,140 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 53,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2006 52,382 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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M262 LPL is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M262 LPL, 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 M262 LPL registered?

M262 LPL is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M262 LPL safe to buy?

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