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M27 TAO

1995 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,930 mi
Last recorded162,930 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 TAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 162,930 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

corrosion on front crossmember

corrosion on fuel pipes

offside headlamp cracked

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 156,770 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

off side front caliper binding

Pass 25 Sep 2009 151,105 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 151,065 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 146,090 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wall cut 205/65r15 94v

rear brake pipes corroding

stickers on windscreen at nearside

Fail 25 Jun 2008 146,037 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wall cut 205/65r15 94v

rear brake pipes corroding

stickers on windscreen at nearside

Pass 19 Jun 2007 137,823 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 123,923 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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M27 TAO is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M27 TAO, 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 M27 TAO registered?

M27 TAO is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 3 May 1995.

Is M27 TAO safe to buy?

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