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M276 BMA

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

169,545 mi
Last recorded169,545 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM276 BMA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 169,545 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 169,542 miles

Fuel hose leaking by filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 169,468 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 169,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 168,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 167,222 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 158,963 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 152,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor and by rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor and by rear flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 142,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 142,745 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 133,132 miles

Central Centre exhaust rubber perished & split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (3.5.1g)

H/brake uneven & just in efficiency

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 129,617 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 129,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 129,531 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 128,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 127,327 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 127,287 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 126,739 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 126,307 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 125,820 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 123,958 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 120,542 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 117,933 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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M276 BMA is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M276 BMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M276 BMA registered?

M276 BMA is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M276 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M276 BMA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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