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M338 ASL

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,533 mi
Last recorded126,533 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 ASL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 126,533 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes heavly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2010 126,528 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

fuel pipes heavly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 124,336 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 122,124 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 122,124 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 120,869 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 120,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 119,326 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 119,326 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 117,633 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 117,605 miles

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

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

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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M338 ASL is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 M338 ASL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M338 ASL registered?

M338 ASL is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M338 ASL safe to buy?

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