CarVerify

Free Car Check

M914 VCW

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi
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

RegistrationM914 VCW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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

13 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2016

Front tyres wearing thin

Rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2015

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 276,019 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 276,014 miles

rear brake pipes getting corroded

rear exhaust getting corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 268,216 miles

exhaust getting corroded

rear brake pipes and fuel pipes getting corroded

some play front and rear anti roll bar mounts

Pass 31 Aug 2011 268,216 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 264,142 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009

rear anti roll bar link bushes getting perished

rear shockers getting corroded

rear subframe mounting bushes getting worn

some play both bottom balljoints

some play front drop links

some play steering column lower universal joints

Pass 31 Aug 2008 262,461 miles

fuel pipes at rear getting corroded

some play both front asnti roll bar drop links

Pass 16 Jul 2007 255,104 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 246,561 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

M914 VCW is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M914 VCW, 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 M914 VCW?

You can check the full history of M914 VCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M914 VCW registered?

M914 VCW is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 14 February 1995.

Is M914 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M914 VCW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M914 VCW 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 M914 VCW. 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.