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M98 ECV

1995 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

176,653 mi
Last recorded176,653 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM98 ECV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 176,653 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 176,653 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2010 162,050 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 148,800 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 19 May 2008 138,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 126,481 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 126,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 117,103 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 116,973 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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M98 ECV is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel 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 M98 ECV, 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 M98 ECV registered?

M98 ECV is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M98 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M98 ECV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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