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M289 WUD

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,599 mi
Last recorded148,599 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 WUD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 148,599 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 148,597 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 140,056 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 140,056 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 113,773 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 123,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 111,368 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 108,652 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 108,640 miles

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.

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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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.

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