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M8 WLB

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,520 mi
Last recorded176,520 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 WLB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 176,520 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 176,520 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass broken

n/s rear tyre starting to wear low

o/s front brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s headlamp not fully secure

Pass 18 Jul 2008 168,724 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 168,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs starting to corrode

drivers window does not open

o/s brake pipe starting to corrode

rear suspension beam mount bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Nov 2007 168,027 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres approx 3-4 mm tread left

N/S/F foglamp n/w-full of water

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R seatbelt catch stiff to operate

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak from rear of engine-crank seal?

Pass 6 Oct 2006 156,415 miles

slight play in steering mechanism

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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M8 WLB is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M8 WLB, 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 M8 WLB registered?

M8 WLB is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M8 WLB safe to buy?

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