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M427 KPB

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,567 mi
Last recorded193,567 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM427 KPB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 193,567 miles

Both head light aim very poor.

Both rear cv gaitors are split.

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge.

Exhaust is rusty & weak.

Fuel pipes front too rear very rusty.

Supension pipes very rusty.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 193,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both head light aim very poor.

Both rear cv gaitors are split.

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge.

Exhaust is rusty & weak.

Fuel pipes front too rear very rusty.

Supension pipes very rusty.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 186,247 miles

Front brake pipes are rusty.

Fuel pipes very rusty.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f drive shalf boot is leaking.

suspenion pipes are very rusty.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 178,517 miles

Front to rear rear fuel pipes & suspension pipes are very rusty.

Play in both lower swival joints

Fail 2 Dec 2009 178,517 miles

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

Front to rear rear fuel pipes & suspension pipes are very rusty.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in both lower swival joints

Fail 25 Nov 2008 170,382 miles

Both rear tyres are on the legal limit

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

Front tyres are worn on inner edges

Metal fuel/suspension and brake pipes are rusty at the rear

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in both front lower swivel joints

Pass 25 Nov 2008 170,382 miles

Both rear tyres are on the legal limit

Front tyres are worn on inner edges

Metal fuel/suspension and brake pipes are rusty at the rear

Slight play in both front lower swivel joints

Pass 14 Dec 2007 165,245 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rust on brake and suspension pipes

Fail 15 Nov 2007 165,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

RUST ON BRAKE AND SUSPENSION PIPES

Pass 16 Nov 2006 157,689 miles

drive shaft gatior repair not replaced

Fail 16 Nov 2006 157,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 157,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 148,339 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 148,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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M427 KPB is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M427 KPB, 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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M427 KPB is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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