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M51 EAP

1995 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,919 mi
Last recorded207,919 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 EAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 207,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to crack

front spring upper cups corroded

underside has been heavily coated with underseal so unable to fully inspect underbody, suspension and brake components for corrosion etc

Pass 12 Dec 2014 203,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 192,096 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 183,058 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 175,117 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 166,064 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 162,093 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 160,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 156,755 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 152,794 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 152,659 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 146,763 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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M51 EAP is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M51 EAP, 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 M51 EAP registered?

M51 EAP is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M51 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M51 EAP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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