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M605 WSG

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,817 mi
Last recorded179,817 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM605 WSG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2013 179,817 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

corrosion started on rear brake pipe

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 5 Jun 2012 171,256 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 170,998 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2011 168,367 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 166,599 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 166,582 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 162,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 158,334 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 158,334 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres and off side rear tyre wearing un evenly

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2006 150,415 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 150,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 144,273 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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M605 WSG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M605 WSG, 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 M605 WSG registered?

M605 WSG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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