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M525 VUA

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,057 mi
Last recorded177,057 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 VUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 177,057 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 173,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 173,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 170,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outersills (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 166,326 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 162,224 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 162,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 159,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 157,156 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 157,147 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 151,979 miles

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

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

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

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2009 148,873 miles

Drivers wiper leaves slight streaks on screen

Noted rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Noted rear ride compensator misted with fluid

Pass 20 Jun 2008 144,132 miles

Noted corrosion start to rear brake pipes

Noted front off and nearside anti roll bar bushes show cracking

Noted movement in lower arm nearside front inner bush

Fail 16 Jun 2008 144,116 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Noted corrosion start to rear brake pipes

Noted front off and nearside anti roll bar bushes show cracking

Noted movement in lower arm nearside front inner bush

Pass 21 Jun 2007 140,992 miles

Noted corrosion on front to rear brake pipe by rear axle

Noted movement in front lower arm inner bush nearside

Noted nearside wiper leaving slight streaks

Pass 16 Jun 2006 135,541 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 131,853 miles

Noted that the two mid section exhaust mountings are splitting. And the off side outer headlight has a chip in the glass not affecting the patten

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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M525 VUA is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M525 VUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M525 VUA registered?

M525 VUA is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M525 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M525 VUA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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