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M652 BOR

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

345,875 mi
Last recorded345,875 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM652 BOR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 345,875 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 327,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear also nsr and osr brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 327,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear also nsr and osr brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 308,500 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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)

osf tyre wearing outer edge exhaust back box corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 308,500 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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)

osf tyre wearing outer edge exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 282,334 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 17 Mar 2014 270,386 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 270,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 242,322 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 242,322 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 217,078 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 217,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 190,583 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 190,583 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 163,774 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 163,774 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 135,650 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 135,650 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 109,019 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 90,303 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 86,618 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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M652 BOR is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M652 BOR, 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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M652 BOR is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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