MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,599 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all coil springs coroded
brakepipes surface rust
o/s/f steering idler has slight play
oil leak
pipes covered in substance unable to check properly
x2 child seats in rear
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
all coil springs coroded
brakepipes surface rust
oil leak
x2 child seats in rear
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front discs corroded
half pipe changed
rear brake pipes have surface corrosion
rear bumper missing
rear discs corroded
rear mountings covered
rear seat insecure
slight play in steering box drag links
wipers smearing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
front discs corroded
rear brake pipes have surface corrosion
rear bumper missing
rear discs corroded
rear seat insecure
slight play in steering box drag links
wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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M289 WUD is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M289 WUD, 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 M289 WUD registered?
M289 WUD is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is M289 WUD safe to buy?
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