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M934 URB

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,558 mi
Last recorded174,558 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM934 URB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 174,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 172,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyre walls perished

front shockers soft

front/rear brake pads low

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

rear exhaust hanger broken

vehicle dirty

fuel lines corroded to excess

Fail 12 Jun 2012 172,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyre walls perished

back box heatshield insecure

front shockers soft

front/rear brake pads low

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

rear exhaust hanger broken

vehicle dirty

Pass 3 Jun 2011 166,850 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 164,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 160,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 160,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 155,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 149,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 144,283 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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M934 URB is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M934 URB, 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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M934 URB is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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