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M902 UAL

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,782 mi
Last recorded146,782 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM902 UAL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 146,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both inner rear sills corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 146,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 146,430 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 133,863 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

car dented +corroding in variuos places

exhaust corroded

front discs worn + corroded

n/s floor to sill corroded

n/s/r main sub frame bush seperating +deterated

o/s floor to sill corroded

rear discs worn +corroded

slight play in stearing

Fail 1 Nov 2010 133,862 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

car dented +corroding in variuos places

exhaust corroded

front discs worn + corroded

n/s floor to sill corroded

n/s/r main sub frame bush seperating +deterated

o/s floor to sill corroded

rear discs worn +corroded

slight play in stearing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 133,534 miles

front brake pipes perished

off side rear floor pan very corroded

off side rear front xmember bush very worn

Fail 6 Aug 2010 133,533 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake pipes perished

off side rear floor pan very corroded

off side rear front xmember bush very worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 128,327 miles

fuel pipes

ns steering rack arm

nsf tyre outer edge

osf shock on limit

rear brake pipes corroding

tiny oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 122,683 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 122,683 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 118,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear fuel lines starting to show signs of pitting.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 109,847 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 108,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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M902 UAL is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M902 UAL, 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 M902 UAL registered?

M902 UAL is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is M902 UAL safe to buy?

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