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M733 SAO

1995 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,407 mi
Last recorded193,407 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM733 SAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 193,407 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 190,503 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 186,697 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 180,345 miles

slight play centre drag link

will require front discs next pad change

Pass 7 Jan 2008 174,579 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 174,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 164,481 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 164,053 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 145,368 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M733 SAO is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel 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 M733 SAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M733 SAO registered?

M733 SAO is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M733 SAO safe to buy?

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