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M983 RVU

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,500 mi
Last recorded126,500 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM983 RVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 126,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 116,955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 113,481 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

gaitor split on n/s/f on roll bar link

Pass 26 Nov 2008 105,498 miles

both rear tyes getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2007 95,234 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 95,234 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 83,912 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 79,703 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is worn on the inner edge

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the inner edges

offside rear tyre is low on tread

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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M983 RVU is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M983 RVU, 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 M983 RVU?

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What year was M983 RVU registered?

M983 RVU is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 11 April 1995.

Is M983 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M983 RVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M983 RVU have outstanding finance?

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