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M274 TBL

1995 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,425 mi
Last recorded123,425 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 TBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 123,425 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 123,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 117,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 117,779 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 115,553 miles

fog light bulb replaced

headlight bulb replaced

n/s sidelight bulb replaced

slight wear rear tyres

wiper blades replaced

Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,026 miles

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

n/s headlight too far right ..adjusted to spec

o/s and n/s rear tyres are scrubbing inboard

o/s tail light

unblock wash jets as nec.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 105,809 miles

centre steering link worn

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 105,809 miles

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

centre steering link worn

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 103,832 miles

brake and fuel pipes covered in sealer

front prop shaft coupling starting to perish

front shock absorbers weak

front suspension mountings corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 103,827 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

brake and fuel pipes covered in sealer

front prop shaft coupling starting to perish

front shock absorbers weak

front suspension mountings corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 102,641 miles

corrosion on all coil springs

corrosion on brake pipes recommend replacement

corrossion on fuel lines

dampnes around fuel tank

exhaust rear box heavily corroded and slightly leaking, recommend replacement

freeplay within steering system

general corrosion on all steering, suspension and braking componants

nearside front shock absorber damp

Fail 10 Mar 2011 102,640 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on all coil springs

corrosion on brake pipes recommend replacement

corrossion on fuel lines

dampnes around fuel tank

exhaust rear box heavily corroded and slightly leaking, recommend replacement

freeplay within steering system

general corrosion on all steering, suspension and braking componants

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 6 Apr 2010 101,479 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 101,115 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 100,868 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 96,465 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 88,460 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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M274 TBL is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M274 TBL, 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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M274 TBL is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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