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M531 WEJ

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 WEJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 184,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted nearside and offside no tallowing inspection.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 181,684 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 177,585 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016
Pass 11 Feb 2015 167,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2014 162,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

plastic cover/trim over both sills

slight damage on fuel pipe n/s back

Fail 27 Feb 2012

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

plastic cover/trim over both sills

slight damage on fuel pipe n/s back

Pass 18 Feb 2011

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

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

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

mileage not working cant read CLOCK

Fail 16 Feb 2011

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

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

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

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

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

mileage not working cant read CLOCK

Pass 23 Feb 2010 137,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 133,525 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 133,525 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 129,114 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 124,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 119,251 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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M531 WEJ is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M531 WEJ, 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 M531 WEJ registered?

M531 WEJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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