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M998 DAE

1995 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,124 mi
Last recorded200,124 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 DAE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 200,124 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 200,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 197,470 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 197,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 188,603 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 188,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 181,240 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 181,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 167,883 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 167,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 167,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

some wear in brake discs and pads.

some wear in rear suspension bushes, binoculars anti rolls etc.

Pass 6 Apr 2007 150,540 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 150,540 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 134,385 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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M998 DAE is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M998 DAE, 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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What year was M998 DAE registered?

M998 DAE is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M998 DAE safe to buy?

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