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M724 WUB

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

283,219 mi
Last recorded283,219 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM724 WUB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 283,219 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 283,219 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 274,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 256,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 248,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 235,975 miles

oil leak

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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M724 WUB is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M724 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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What year was M724 WUB registered?

M724 WUB is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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