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M455 TMG

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,545 mi
Last recorded155,545 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM455 TMG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 155,545 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight mist of oil from power steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2017 155,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight mist of oil from power steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2016

Emissions not tested due to large exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to front of wheelarch and rear of wheelarch (2places) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering idler off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 8 Jun 2015 155,402 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 155,402 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Bonnet struts weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 159,292 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2013 153,133 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 150,105 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 143,597 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 137,898 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 133,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 127,741 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 121,687 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 112,111 miles

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

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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M455 TMG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M455 TMG, 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 M455 TMG registered?

M455 TMG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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