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M803 ROS

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM803 ROS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 129,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 129,224 miles

n/s/r tyre cracks on inner wall

Fail 18 Jun 2015 129,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r tyre cracks on inner wall

Pass 30 May 2014 128,609 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 128,181 miles

Front / Rear floor corroed All brake pipes slight corroed

Fail 16 Jun 2012 127,262 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 127,262 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 126,801 miles

Underseal allover underneath

Pass 20 May 2010 126,697 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 126,697 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 124,917 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 124,915 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 123,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 120,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 114,056 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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M803 ROS is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M803 ROS, 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 M803 ROS registered?

M803 ROS is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M803 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M803 ROS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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