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M51 PNC

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,000 mi
Last recorded156,000 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 PNC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 156,000 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 155,550 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 155,550 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 155,485 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush two bolts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 150,242 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 144,829 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on the inside.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 144,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing on the inside.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 137,851 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 137,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 133,749 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 133,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 130,865 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 127,575 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 126,422 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 123,812 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 121,069 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 121,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 116,765 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 116,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 110,702 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 110,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2006 105,736 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 105,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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M51 PNC is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M51 PNC, 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 PNC registered?

M51 PNC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 1995.

Is M51 PNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M51 PNC shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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