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M392 EGJ

1995 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,763 mi
Last recorded187,763 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM392 EGJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 187,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 173,732 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 173,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 165,613 miles

Front Pads Wearing Thin

Nearside Rear Tyre Low on Tread

Offside Over Axle Brake Pipe Corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2011 165,613 miles

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 162,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

exhaust mounting broken/supported with cable ties

Pass 28 Apr 2009 156,782 miles

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

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2008 149,248 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 147,307 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 141,321 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 141,321 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M392 EGJ is a 1995 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M392 EGJ, 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 M392 EGJ registered?

M392 EGJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is M392 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M392 EGJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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