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M650 DGC

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,225 mi
Last recorded108,225 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM650 DGC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2023 108,225 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,214 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,871 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

service lights and bulb warnings on

Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,497 miles

THE OSF AND NSF FLOORS ARE RUSTY

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT

Pass 27 Oct 2017 104,567 miles

THE OSF AND NSF FLOORS MAY BE RUSTING

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OS OUTER TRACK ROD BALL JOINT

Pass 28 Oct 2016 102,195 miles

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 28 Oct 2016 102,195 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 27 Oct 2015 99,774 miles

light tell tale is on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,217 miles

LIGHT FAULT SHOWING ON DASH BUT ALL LIGHTS SEEM TO BE WORKING OK.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,040 miles

DIP BEAM/TAIL LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT TELL TALES ON BUT LIGHTS ALL WORK

ESD TELL TALE IS ON

Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,738 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 90,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 84,570 miles

All four tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,632 miles

Both front tyers worn on outer edge

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)

Rear exhaust brace welding failed

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,085 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 70,301 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 64,986 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 59,130 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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M650 DGC is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M650 DGC, 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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M650 DGC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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