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M937 VRO

1995 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

200,735 mi
Last recorded200,735 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM937 VRO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2010 200,735 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting loose

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 192,219 miles

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

both front inner track control arm bushes split

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r floor pan above axle

engine oil leak

front brake discs ridged + pads very thin

fuel pipes front to rear corroding

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Feb 2008 185,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

at rear auto load levelling system has corrosion to the steel pipe part of the three flexible hoses that connect to the height sensing valve (three hoses)

at rear auto load levelling system has corrosion to the steel pipes connected to the n/s and o/s spheres (two pipes)

centre exh mounts perished

front No plate cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2008 185,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

at rear auto load levelling system has corrosion to the steel pipe part of the three flexible hoses that connect to the height sensing valve (three hoses)

at rear auto load levelling system has corrosion to the steel pipes connected to the n/s and o/s spheres (two pipes)

centre exh mounts perished

front No plate cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2007 180,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front No plate cracked

n/s/f fog lense cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2007 180,175 miles

front No plate cracked

n/s/f fog lense cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2006 174,440 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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M937 VRO is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M937 VRO, 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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M937 VRO is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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