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M87 EHR

1995 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,466 mi
Last recorded148,466 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM87 EHR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 148,466 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 143,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 139,639 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 136,384 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 133,008 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 133,006 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 129,172 miles

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)

both front tyre wear low.

o/s/f anti-roll bar link boot split.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 124,651 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2005 119,849 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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M87 EHR is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey 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 M87 EHR, 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 M87 EHR registered?

M87 EHR is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M87 EHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M87 EHR 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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