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F95 SRX

1989 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,573 mi
Last recorded93,573 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF95 SRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 93,573 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 21 Jan 2026 93,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust blow

Pass 30 Aug 2023 86,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 83,204 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 81,794 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 80,496 miles

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

Fail 9 Feb 2019 80,496 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,076 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 72,236 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 66,740 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,777 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,282 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 61,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,010 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 57,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,032 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,554 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 50,551 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 40,862 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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F95 SRX is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1989 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 138,587 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 F95 SRX, 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 37 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F95 SRX registered?

F95 SRX is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F95 SRX safe to buy?

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