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M782 CLR

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,709 mi
Last recorded118,709 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM782 CLR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 118,709 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 118,704 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 116,498 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all tyres wearing on inner tread area

Fail 29 Apr 2009 116,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all tyres wearing on inner tread area

Pass 8 May 2008 108,815 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 100,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

Pass 16 May 2006 92,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2006 92,425 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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M782 CLR is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M782 CLR, 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 M782 CLR registered?

M782 CLR is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M782 CLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M782 CLR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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