MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pad wear warning light on
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
O/S/F fog light not working
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pad wear warning light on
Front brakes out of balance by 25% requires attention
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
O/S/F fog light not working
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
boot lid push button sticking
exhaust rusty
fuel pipes from tank slightly rusty
nearside door mirror glass broken
nearside rear child seat fitted; unable to carry out full seat belt inspection
offside inner headlamp reflector deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
boot lid push button sticking
exhaust rusty
fuel pipes from tank slightly rusty
nearside door mirror glass broken
nearside rear child seat fitted; unable to carry out full seat belt inspection
offside inner headlamp reflector deteriorated
Advise both rear tyres worn low on inner edges
Advise fuel pipes corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advise both rear tyres worn low on inner edges
Advise fuel pipes corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M896 SBL is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 M896 SBL, 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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M896 SBL is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 1995.
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