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M696 PKO

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,809 mi
Last recorded125,809 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 PKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 125,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs pitted

nearside mirror missing

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2012 125,809 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs pitted

nearside mirror missing

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2011 119,003 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering box

Fail 26 Aug 2011 119,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering box

Pass 31 Aug 2010 113,615 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 102,031 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 87,452 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,654 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)

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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M696 PKO is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green 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 M696 PKO, 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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M696 PKO is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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