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M877 CJC

1995 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM877 CJC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Jan 2012
Fail 17 Jan 2012

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2011

O/S anti-roll bar rubber split

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010

staining on diesel tank

miosture on nearside front shock absorber

nearside and offside front antiroll bar rubbers split

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Jan 2009

Rear Brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2008

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 105,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 103,136 miles

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

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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M877 CJC is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel 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 M877 CJC, 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 M877 CJC registered?

M877 CJC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M877 CJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M877 CJC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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