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M353 CLE

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,520 mi
Last recorded140,520 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 CLE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 140,520 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 140,499 miles

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

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges ,

Pass 1 Sep 2006 133,825 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 133,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r/ tyre worn on outer edge

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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M353 CLE is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M353 CLE, 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 M353 CLE registered?

M353 CLE is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M353 CLE safe to buy?

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