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M698 URR

1995 BMW 525

Purple Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

176,160 mi
Last recorded176,160 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 URR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 176,160 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 174,184 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 174,142 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 171,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 169,176 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 169,071 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 166,331 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 166,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 163,836 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 163,836 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 161,250 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 161,250 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mounting in holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 158,212 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 155,716 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 155,716 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 153,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 150,861 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 150,861 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 148,594 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 148,584 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 145,819 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 145,816 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 143,367 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 140,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 137,355 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 137,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 133,936 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 128,389 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 119,852 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 119,852 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2006 116,312 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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M698 URR is a 1995 BMW 525 in Purple with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 M698 URR, 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 M698 URR registered?

M698 URR is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 30 May 1995.

Is M698 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M698 URR shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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