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M550 WEJ

1995 BMW 525

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,969 mi
Last recorded130,969 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 WEJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 130,969 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 130,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

205/65/15 X4

BOTH FRONT FLEXY B/HOSES

DRIVERS SEAT TORN

F/BRAKE DISCS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2007 123,370 miles

spare flat,rear axle bushes det`+ links x2.osf inner wing minor cprrosion,r/hand h/brake snatching.

Fail 28 Nov 2007 123,328 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

spare flat,rear axle bushes det`+ links x2.osf inner wing minor cprrosion,r/hand h/brake snatching.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 116,357 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2006 116,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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M550 WEJ is a 1995 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M550 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 M550 WEJ registered?

M550 WEJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M550 WEJ safe to buy?

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