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M836 KRP

1995 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

247,550 mi
Last recorded247,550 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM836 KRP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 247,550 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s o/s outer sills corroding

o/s front brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Apr 2010 247,550 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 235,353 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 235,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate slightly faded

rear axle carrier bushes excessivly worn

slight oil leak from top of engine

Pass 11 Apr 2008 221,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear axle carrier bushes splitting.

drivers wiper blade torn.

nearside front indicator lamp cracked.

nearside outer front headlamp slightly insecure.

play in various front suspension joints.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 210,483 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 210,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front flexible brake hoses perishing.

both front metal brake pipes corroded.

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

both rear axle carrier bushes split.

both rear tyres on 3mm.

drivers wiper blade juddering on windscreen.

front brake discs pitted and worn.

front brake pads approx 70% worn.

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

nearside front washer jet requires adjusting.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 203,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear axle carrier bushes splitting.

front brake pads 70% worn.

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

front tyres cracking .

nearside front outer headlamp cracked.

nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

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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M836 KRP is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black 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 M836 KRP, 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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M836 KRP is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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