CarVerify

Free Car Check

M895 TOB

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

188,221 mi
Last recorded188,221 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM895 TOB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2015 188,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak, fuel lines corroded,

Pass 15 Sep 2014 185,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

fuel flap missing

offside rear fog light lens repaired by tape

Fail 12 Sep 2014 185,711 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

fuel flap missing

offside centre exhaust rubber missing

offside rear fog light lense repaired by tape

offside rear subframe bush slightly unbonded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 183,117 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel flap missing

offside rear fog light repaired by tape

Fail 30 Aug 2013

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

fuel flap missing

offside rear fog light repaired by tape

Pass 3 Sep 2012 178,612 miles

bad oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre on legal limit

slight play in offside front lower arm suspension bush

slight play in steering box/idler

squeeking noise on rear of vehcile nothing found during suspension component test

Fail 31 Aug 2012 178,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bad oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre on legal limit

slight play in offside front lower arm suspension bush

slight play in steering box/idler

squeeking noise on rear of vehcile nothing found during suspension component test

Pass 1 Sep 2011 174,456 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake disc slightly corroded and slightly worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 174,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake disc slightly worn and slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 163,455 miles

both axle bushes slightly perished and require attention soon

engine noisey

front brake disc sslightly worn

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake disc sslightly corroded and slightly worn

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Aug 2009 149,373 miles

bad oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front steering idler has slight play

offside steering box drop arm has slight play

rear number plate slighty discoloured

second hand shockers used both front slighty damp

Fail 18 Aug 2009 149,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

bad oil leak

both fuel pipes corroded

both rear tyres on legal limit

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front steering idler has slight play

offside steering box drop arm has slight play

rear number plate slightly discolered

Pass 11 Aug 2008 133,799 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE AND BECOMING DISCOLURED.

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX PIVOT ARM BUSHES.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 127,385 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 127,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Corrosion to fuel pipes at rear.

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

Some staining to rear No plate.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 124,942 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M895 TOB is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M895 TOB, 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

How do I check the history of M895 TOB?

You can check the full history of M895 TOB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M895 TOB registered?

M895 TOB is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M895 TOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M895 TOB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M895 TOB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M895 TOB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.