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M606 GFH

1995 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

214,278 mi
Last recorded214,278 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM606 GFH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 214,278 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 214,189 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 203,572 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 194,979 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s floor area starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2015 189,743 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S SLIGHTLY WORN AND RUSTED, REAR DISC'S STARTING TO RUST

O/S/F SUSPENSION REAR ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL ON O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 22 Aug 2015 189,733 miles

Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front brake hoses starting to perish.

Nearside Rear self leveling suspension pipes getting rusty.

Offside Front strut leaking slightly.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 181,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r shocker displacer unit mounting point corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 174,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

o/s/r suspension accumulator valve mounting bracket spliting the floor

Fail 3 Sep 2013 174,480 miles

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

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)

o/s/r suspension accumulator valve mounting bracket spliting the floor

Pass 24 Jan 2013 170,336 miles

Condensation to headlamps

Headlining loose above windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

both rear axle to body bushes deteriorated

both rear inner sill to floor areas corrosion

offside rear wheel arch corrosion

sill covers restricting inspection

Fail 23 Jan 2013 170,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Condensation to headlamps

Headlining loose above windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

both rear axle to body bushes deteriorated

both rear inner sill to floor areas corrosion

offside rear wheel arch corrosion

sill covers restricting inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2012 163,167 miles

Nearside rear outer axle bush deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak (by intercooler)

Rear tyres wearing low

Wheel arch and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 156,596 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 156,596 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 150,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 150,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 139,821 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads appear low

Fail 31 Mar 2009 139,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

front inner brake pads appear low

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2008 133,917 miles

number plates becoming deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2008 133,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

number plates becoming deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2007 126,969 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 117,927 miles

all tyres tread getting low

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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M606 GFH is a 1995 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M606 GFH, 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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M606 GFH is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 1995.

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