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M813 BLE

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,525 mi
Last recorded223,525 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM813 BLE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 223,525 miles

exhaust in poor condition

fuel pipes are very rusty and weak

o/s/f lower arm inner bush in poor condition

play in the n/s/f anti roll bar end link

play in the steering box

possible bonnet catch fault

rattle from front of the engine area

rear number plate is in poor condition on the top edge

rust marks in n/s and o/s rear suspension joints

slight play in both front lower swivel joints

Fail 3 May 2011 223,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

225 60 15 v

exhaust in poor condition

fuel pipes are very rusty and weak

o/s/f lower arm inner bush in poor condition

play in the n/s/f anti roll bar end link

play in the steering box

possible bonnet catch fault

rattle from front of the engine area

rear number plate is in poor condition on the top edge

rust marks in n/s and o/s rear suspension joints

sill lips and o/s/r floor pan very rusty

slight play in both front lower swivel joints

Pass 26 May 2010 210,883 miles

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

corrosion fuel pipes

corrosion o/s/f outer wing

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2009 200,712 miles

bolt missing from exhaust

bonnet catch faulty?

fuel pipes very rusty

lip on discs

slight play in steering box

Pass 27 May 2008 195,388 miles

rear tyres wearing low

damage to osr quarter panel

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak from engine?

Pass 1 Jun 2007 184,450 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

v link rubbers split

Fail 1 Jun 2007 184,450 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

v link rubbers split

Pass 1 Jun 2006 164,630 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 164,630 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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M813 BLE is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M813 BLE, 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 M813 BLE registered?

M813 BLE is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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