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M845 CLT

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,962 mi
Last recorded147,962 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM845 CLT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 147,962 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs have some corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2009 147,957 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2007 144,583 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

some wear in front a/roll bushes and rear suspension bushes[2 large and binocular bushes etc. slight axhaust blow, o/s h/light cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2007 144,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

wear in front anti roll bushes and rear suspension bushes[2 large and binocular bushes etc] slight ex blow

Pass 18 Jan 2006 140,183 miles

wiper blade split,some wear in steering box and suspension bushes,slight exhaust blow.

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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M845 CLT is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M845 CLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M845 CLT registered?

M845 CLT is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 8 April 1995.

Is M845 CLT safe to buy?

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