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M804 ATU

1995 BMW 525

Purple Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

317 mi
Last recorded317 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM804 ATU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 317 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2009 198,658 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 198,653 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 190,155 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 190,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 161,210 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 161,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 176,034 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 176,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

ns front fog light lens broken / sharp

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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M804 ATU is a 1995 BMW 525 in Purple with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M804 ATU, 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 M804 ATU registered?

M804 ATU is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M804 ATU safe to buy?

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