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M313 DCD

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,803 mi
Last recorded175,803 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM313 DCD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 175,803 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 175,366 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 174,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 174,388 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 173,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 173,163 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 172,390 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 171,464 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 169,573 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 166,956 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 161,964 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 157,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 148,665 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Off side front shock absorber bouncy.

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 147,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 140,819 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 132,404 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 124,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 115,704 miles

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

Rear brake pads look low, need changing in about 2-3,000 miles.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 106,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 106,158 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 97,172 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 86,776 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 86,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

offside front tyre 2mm

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Jan 2006 80,037 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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M313 DCD is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M313 DCD, 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 M313 DCD registered?

M313 DCD is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 1995.

Is M313 DCD safe to buy?

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