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M753 CLD

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,017 mi
Last recorded146,017 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM753 CLD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2017 146,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 145,036 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 145,036 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 143,025 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 139,985 miles

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

Corrosion to bottom of passenger front door

Deterioration to rear offside and nearside suspension bushes

Excessive corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear exhaust mountings in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2013 139,985 miles

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

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

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

Condition of sills cannot be fully assessed,plastic covers fitted

Corrosion to bottom of passenger front door

Corrosion to bottom offside sill

Corrosion to offside floor above suspension mounting

Corrosion to rear nearside inner sill

Deterioration to rear offside and nearside suspension bushes

Excessive corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2012 138,007 miles

Light corrosion to rear nearside inner sill

Light corrosion to rear offside floor

Some of the messages on computor screen erelavent

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 28 Sep 2012 138,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Corrosion to evap pipe

Light corrosion to rear nearside inner sill

Light corrosion to rear offside floor

Some of the messages on computor screen erelavent

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 7 Sep 2011 134,891 miles

Corrosion to front to rear carbon cannister pipe

Front offside and nearside tyres smooth on edges of tread.

Reverse lights not working

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Sep 2010 132,971 miles

corrosion to bottom of front passengers door

corrosion to rear fuel pipe

nearside front tyre smooth inside and outside edges of tread[slightly out of shape]

offside front tyre smooth inside edge of tread

Pass 23 Sep 2009 129,056 miles

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

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)

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

front tyres wearing inside of tread[tracking]

Fail 18 Sep 2009 129,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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)

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

front tyres wearing inside of tread[tracking]

Pass 26 Aug 2008 126,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

nearside outer headlamp lens slightly cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2007 121,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

nearside dip beam lens cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2007 121,980 miles

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

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

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)

nearside dip beam lens cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2006 115,556 miles

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

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

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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M753 CLD is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M753 CLD, 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 M753 CLD registered?

M753 CLD is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 2 February 1995.

Is M753 CLD safe to buy?

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