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M375 TBL

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

175,332 mi
Last recorded175,332 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM375 TBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2023 175,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 175,314 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 171,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 167,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 167,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 162,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 153,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion foot well (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 153,953 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking metal pipe corroded & weeping (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 145,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and rear fuel pipes corroded

not able to open boot to check spare tyre

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 145,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and rear fuel pipes corroded

not able to open boot to check spare tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2015 137,437 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 137,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side front tyre inner tread low

Pass 14 May 2014 130,452 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 130,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR LINK BARS VERY RUSTY

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

Pass 17 May 2013 124,510 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 119,801 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2011 113,832 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 113,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 107,435 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 107,433 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 100,326 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 96,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 88,693 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 88,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2006 82,890 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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M375 TBL is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 M375 TBL, 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 M375 TBL registered?

M375 TBL is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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