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M864 DSU

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

202,266 mi
Last recorded202,266 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM864 DSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 202,266 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 202,266 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 188,841 miles

Hazard switch cover slightly broken

Metal fuel pipes front to rear started to corrod

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

Nearside outter body sill panel started to corrod

Fail 10 Apr 2008 188,841 miles

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

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

Hazard switch cover slightly broken

Metal fuel pipes front to rear started to corrod

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

Nearside outter body sill panel started to corrod

Fail 25 Sep 2007 179,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 169,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 147,359 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 147,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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M864 DSU is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 M864 DSU, 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 M864 DSU registered?

M864 DSU is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 3 April 1995.

Is M864 DSU safe to buy?

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