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M115 GSU

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,840 mi
Last recorded205,840 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM115 GSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 205,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 192,139 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower crossmember corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 183,886 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 16 Mar 2012 183,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 24 Mar 2011 174,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 174,665 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 171,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 171,107 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 169,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 169,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 116,207 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 158,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight weep from pipes off of power steering fluid resivior.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 152,201 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 152,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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M115 GSU is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M115 GSU, 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 M115 GSU registered?

M115 GSU is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 4 May 1995.

Is M115 GSU safe to buy?

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