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M357 TBW

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

191,302 mi
Last recorded191,302 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 TBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 191,302 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 188,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 186,833 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 186,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 186,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 182,796 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 173,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 173,461 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 172,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2021 172,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2019 172,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 171,379 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 169,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 167,949 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 167,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 166,292 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 164,502 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 162,469 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 160,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 160,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 158,703 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 157,685 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 155,299 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 150,833 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 144,201 miles

heat plate on exhaust cracked on weld

Fail 31 Dec 2007 144,201 miles

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

heat plate on exhaust cracked on weld

Pass 22 Dec 2006 137,431 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 137,431 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 130,493 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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M357 TBW is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M357 TBW, 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 M357 TBW registered?

M357 TBW is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 1995.

Is M357 TBW safe to buy?

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