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M693 TJB

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,566 mi
Last recorded148,566 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM693 TJB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2010 148,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 135,777 miles

Engine oil leak (rear top end of engine area, suspected rocker cover gaskit and/or rear cam end cover/seal)

Front discs worn and slightly pitted

Rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 26 May 2009 133,316 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 128,110 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 118,659 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 111,877 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)

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

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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M693 TJB is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M693 TJB, 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 M693 TJB registered?

M693 TJB is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is M693 TJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M693 TJB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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