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M656 DUF

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,440 mi
Last recorded143,440 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM656 DUF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 143,440 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 136,588 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 130,414 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

osf and nsf head dip lamps cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2009 123,519 miles

0sf headlamp crack and nsf

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 123,519 miles

0sf headlamp crack and nsf

Pass 25 Apr 2008 115,072 miles

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

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

both front dip beam headlamp lenses cracked and osf headlamp has very weak pattern will require new lamp soon

front to rear fuel lines corroded in places

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 25 Apr 2008 115,072 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

both front dip beam headlamp lenses cracked and osf headlamp has very weak pattern will require new lamp soon

front to rear fuel lines corroded in places

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 20 Apr 2007 110,382 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside and neraside headlamp glasses cracked--offside mirror deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2006 108,053 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

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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M656 DUF is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M656 DUF, 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 M656 DUF registered?

M656 DUF is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M656 DUF safe to buy?

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