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M706 WUB

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM706 WUB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026

Under vehicle and components covered in underseal

Fail 19 Aug 2025

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 167,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 167,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 166,115 miles

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

Nearside Front has slight reduced dampening effect, possibly due to lowering springs being fitted

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

brake pipes across vehicle corroded

parking brake light stays illuminated

Fail 5 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden shock absorber not working , (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s & o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubber split

outer sill covers fitted ,some structure not visible

previous welding repairs has evidence of filler

red brake warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2016 165,969 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes across vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 165,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes across vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 160,357 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 160,352 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 149,315 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 149,315 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 140,346 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 133,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 133,043 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside inner headlamp damaged

offside track rod corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 124,332 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 124,283 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 114,435 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 114,435 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 106,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2007 97,030 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 89,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 89,388 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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M706 WUB is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 M706 WUB, 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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M706 WUB is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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