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M984 BLG

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,908 mi
Last recorded95,908 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM984 BLG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 95,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on underbody/suspension component's

Fail 25 Nov 2025 95,907 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on underbody/suspension component's

Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on underbody/suspension component's

Pass 20 Dec 2023 95,270 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody/suspension component's corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 95,015 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,139 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 94,136 miles

Central Rear Emissions not tested emissions did not meet requirements (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has splits on the tread down to the threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has splits on the tread down to the threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,407 miles

All rear brake pipes starting to corrode advise only

Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,383 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 92,383 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 91,163 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,111 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 90,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,170 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,220 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,433 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,318 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 80,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads low.

Pass 23 May 2012 77,501 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 72,730 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 72,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,847 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,970 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,616 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,326 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 57,493 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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M984 BLG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M984 BLG, 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

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What year was M984 BLG registered?

M984 BLG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is M984 BLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M984 BLG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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