MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,590 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front suspension arm bushes slight play
rear axle body mountings slight corrosion
rear brake pipes slight corrosion
obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)
Service brake performance ONLY 52% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose ferrules have a coating which prevents adequate inspection
Brake pipes have a coating which prevents adequate inspection
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M581 XYG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M581 XYG, 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 M581 XYG registered?
M581 XYG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 3 April 1995.
Is M581 XYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for M581 XYG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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