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M329 HFH

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,657 mi
Last recorded188,657 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM329 HFH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 188,657 miles

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT.?CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 188,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT.?CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 183,560 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 183,560 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.P.A.S. LEAKS?CORROSION MISC BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING/F SUSPENSION.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 179,598 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 179,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 175,421 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 175,421 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.CORROSION MISC SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPNENTS.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.PLAY MISC STEERING/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.CORROSION BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 16 Apr 2008
Fail 16 Apr 2008 170,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 167,089 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 156,592 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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M329 HFH is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M329 HFH, 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 M329 HFH registered?

M329 HFH is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 23 February 1995.

Is M329 HFH safe to buy?

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