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M57 CEC

1995 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,393 mi
Last recorded95,393 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 CEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 94,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,469 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 93,098 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,064 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,458 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 88,452 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 83,023 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 81,429 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 79,016 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2005 79,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear 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.

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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M57 CEC is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M57 CEC, 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 M57 CEC registered?

M57 CEC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M57 CEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M57 CEC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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