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M497 TOB

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

220,538 mi
Last recorded220,538 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 TOB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 220,538 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 203,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 179,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 165,020 miles

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

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

offside front mud guard insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2007 153,402 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 153,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M497 TOB is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel 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 M497 TOB, 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 M497 TOB registered?

M497 TOB is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M497 TOB safe to buy?

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