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M371 LBO

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,313 mi
Last recorded130,313 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM371 LBO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 130,313 miles

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

off side front tyre tread cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2008 118,805 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2007 112,828 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 101,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crack in front reg. plate

surface corrosion to rear fuel pipe

Pass 31 Oct 2006 101,585 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crack in front reg. plate

surface corrosion to rear fuel pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2005 96,683 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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M371 LBO is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M371 LBO, 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 M371 LBO registered?

M371 LBO is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 1995.

Is M371 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M371 LBO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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