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M6 TUV

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 TUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026
Fail 30 Apr 2026

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Headlight Beams Kick The Wrong Way (Left Hand Drive Headlights) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & Outer Edges 235/45/17 Falken (1423) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & Outer Edges 235/45/17 Falken (1423) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 171,834 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 171,834 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 148,789 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 148,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

coolant leak

Pass 29 Apr 2022 129,917 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 129,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2016 129,909 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split but system still supported

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Sep 2016 129,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre exhaust rubber split but system still supported

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Aug 2014 129,491 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 127,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

driver's sunvisor not fully out off view

near side rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 125,903 miles

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

near side front tyre worn outer edge.

near side rear tyre worn inner edge.

windscreen damage repaired resin fill.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 125,880 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

near side front tyre worn outer edge.

near side rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 124,136 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside front top antiroll bar link joint dust cover split

Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

Windscreen damaged in swept area zone A exceeds 10mm diameter but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Aug 2010 122,563 miles

Nearside front top antiroll bar link joint dust cover split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 120,478 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 120,478 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 117,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 113,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 108,707 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 108,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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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M6 TUV is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M6 TUV, 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 M6 TUV registered?

M6 TUV is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 25 August 1995.

Is M6 TUV safe to buy?

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