MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake pipes greased
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
brake pipes greased
possable brake pads low
CORRODED FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES BEFORE AND AFTER FUEL TANK HAVE BEEN CLEANED OFF AND COVERED IN GREASE,HOWEVER THE AREA OUT OF SIGHT ABOVE THE FUEL TANK IS OF CONCERN,SUGGEST REPLACEMENT.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
WIPER BLADE STARTING TO MARK FRONT SCREEN
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
WIPER BLADE STARTING TO MARK FRONT SCREEN
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R195 TTS is a 1997 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 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 R195 TTS, 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 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R195 TTS registered?
R195 TTS is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R195 TTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R195 TTS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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