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M680 CLR

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,008 mi
Last recorded142,008 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM680 CLR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 142,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

nearside front tyre is slightly deteriorated inbetween its thread

Pass 2 Dec 2020 141,820 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 30 Oct 2015 141,355 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 141,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 140,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 139,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 135,752 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 135,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 134,425 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 132,001 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 129,854 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 126,534 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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M680 CLR 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 83.3%.

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 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 M680 CLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M680 CLR registered?

M680 CLR is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 1995.

Is M680 CLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M680 CLR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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