MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,977 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Large dent in o,s outer sill
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside sill covered by trims. †Nearside rear tyre tread has cut in tread. †Front number plate cracked. †Rear number plate discolouring.
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside sill covered by trims. †Nearside rear tyre tread has cut in tread. †Front number plate cracked. †Rear number plate discolouring.
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M342 RTF is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol 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 M342 RTF, 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 M342 RTF registered?
M342 RTF is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 3 April 1995.
Is M342 RTF safe to buy?
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