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M838 WTM

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,910 mi
Last recorded199,910 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 WTM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 199,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 190,233 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 183,019 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers perishing

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2011 177,981 miles

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

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

all front steering joints and bushes slight play

both rear drain holes corroding

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2010 173,431 miles

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

engine knock

Pass 14 Feb 2009 170,210 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 166,652 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 166,652 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 163,191 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 158,525 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 158,525 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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M838 WTM is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M838 WTM, 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 M838 WTM registered?

M838 WTM is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M838 WTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M838 WTM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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