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M76 FDX

1995 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

221,615 mi
Last recorded221,615 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM76 FDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 221,615 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Central exhaust mount to gear box support insecure.

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tin heat shield above rear exhaust box insecure.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion jacking point outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 219,363 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 216,665 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 213,905 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 210,905 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 210,903 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 207,620 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 203,990 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 200,788 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 200,788 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 197,330 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 188,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 188,220 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 176,973 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 165,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 165,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 155,759 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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M76 FDX is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M76 FDX, 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 M76 FDX registered?

M76 FDX is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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