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M338 JDF

1995 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,694 mi
Last recorded80,694 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 JDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 80,694 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,909 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,408 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,422 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 58,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,418 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 56,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,860 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,066 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 54,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,262 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,309 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 53,309 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,212 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,132 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,895 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 48,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,983 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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M338 JDF is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M338 JDF, 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 M338 JDF registered?

M338 JDF is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is M338 JDF safe to buy?

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