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M865 PNC

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

190,254 mi
Last recorded190,254 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM865 PNC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 190,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 186,201 miles

All tyres have cracks developing between tread blocks .

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight side to side movement at top of steering column.

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

The passengers seat belt buckle can be difficult to release under tension

o/s abs sensor wire is not clipped in to a bracket

o/s rear upper spring mounting is slightly corroded.

signs of a fuel leak at fuel filter under centre rear .

steering column universal joint has slight play .

Pass 22 May 2013 181,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

The front to rear steel fuel pipes are corroded along n/s floor , above axle area and at rear of fuel tank.

The n/s front seat belt buckle can be difficult to release under tension.

The n/s rear floor around the flexible brake hose mount is becoming corroded .

The n/s rear inner wheelarch is becoming corroded.

The n/s rear suspension upper spring mounting is becoming corroded.

Fail 20 May 2013 181,870 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

The front to rear steel fuel pipes are corroded along n/s floor , above axle area and at rear of fuel tank.

The n/s front seat belt buckle can be difficult to release under tension.

The n/s rear floor around the flexible brake hose mount is becoming corroded .

The n/s rear inner wheelarch is becoming corroded.

The n/s rear suspension upper spring mounting is becoming corroded.

There is slight side to side movement at the steering wheel .

Pass 12 Jan 2010 175,506 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 169,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

The o/s rear floor is becoming corroded .

Pass 12 Jan 2008 163,543 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 156,136 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 150,119 miles

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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M865 PNC is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M865 PNC, 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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M865 PNC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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