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M918 ESU

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,647 mi
Last recorded112,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM918 ESU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 112,647 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

child seat fitted in front passengers seat.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

oil leak from engine.

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 102,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front and rear springs corroding

both front tyres cracked and perished

engine and gearbox damp

exhaust corroded and rear heatshield loose

front brake imbalance

front discs corroded on inner face

front to rear brake and fuel pipes undersealed

nearside rear tyre very low tread,worn on outer edge

offside front washer jet partiually chocked

offside rear tyre cracked

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

rear droplink bushes deteriating and slight play

rear exhaust hanger insecure

windscreen scratched and chipped

Pass 2 Aug 2010 102,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front and rear springs corroding

both front tyres cracked and perished

engine and gearbox damp

exhaust corroded and rear heatshield loose

front brake imbalance

front discs corroded on inner face

front to rear brake and fuel pipes undersealed

nearside rear tyre very low tread,worn on outer edge

offside front washer jet partiually chocked

offside rear tyre cracked

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

rear droplink bushes deteriating and slight play

rear exhaust hanger insecure

windscreen scratched and chipped

Pass 1 Aug 2009 94,735 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 94,730 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 94,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 92,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 90,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 88,541 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
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M918 ESU is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M918 ESU, 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 M918 ESU registered?

M918 ESU is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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