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C26 TSA

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,364 mi
Last recorded148,364 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 TSA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 148,364 miles

All four brake discs surfaces corroded and pitted

Both rear outer sills starting to corrode and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions levels only just met

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jan 2014 148,364 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

All four brake discs surfaces corroded and pitted

Both rear outer sills starting to corrode and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions levels only just met

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Sep 2012 146,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

airbag warning light on

drivers seat belt clasp damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2010 144,061 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 144,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Airbag warning light on

Aux drive belt is shredding

Battery light on

Driver seat belt clasp casing is damaged

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

Parking brake warning light on

Pass 30 Aug 2008 136,178 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Offside front fog light lense damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 21 Apr 2007 131,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 123,089 miles

all 4 tyres are getting low

front brake discs slightly scored & rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2006 123,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres getting low

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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C26 TSA is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol 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 C26 TSA, 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 C26 TSA registered?

C26 TSA is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is C26 TSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 TSA 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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