MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,407 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
air bag light on
fuel pipes corroded
rear discs poor
rear isolater bushes poor
various pipes corroded
front tyers cracked in tread
o/s front torsion basr bush poor
various pips hav surface rust
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyers cracked in tread
o/s front torsion basr bush poor
various pips hav surface rust
Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded
Front tyres worn to base rubber on inner edges but tread patterns not cut as deep
Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
Offside front brake disc outer face in poor condition
Poor reserve travel to park brake lever
Rear exhaust rubber split
Rear pads low
Windscreen slightly scratched
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded
Front tyres worn to base rubber on inner edges but tread patterns not cut as deep
Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
Offside front brake disc outer face in poor condition
Poor reserve travel to park brake lever
Rear exhaust rubber split
Rear pads low
Windscreen slightly scratched
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M526 GAP is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 M526 GAP, 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 M526 GAP registered?
M526 GAP is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 3 February 1995.
Is M526 GAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for M526 GAP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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