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M342 CDM

1995 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,105 mi
Last recorded130,105 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 CDM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 130,105 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2008 119,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 106,498 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 106,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 94,910 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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M342 CDM is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M342 CDM, 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 M342 CDM registered?

M342 CDM is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M342 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M342 CDM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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