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M358 RTF

1995 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,275 mi
Last recorded241,275 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM358 RTF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 241,275 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 230,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2009 230,280 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2008 219,840 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 210,581 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 210,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2005 198,822 miles

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

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

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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M358 RTF is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M358 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M358 RTF registered?

M358 RTF is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 1995.

Is M358 RTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M358 RTF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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