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M139 OKO

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,098 mi
Last recorded223,098 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM139 OKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 223,098 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 222,035 miles

slight rust spots around body

Pass 24 Mar 2015 218,529 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 202,293 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 202,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 193,689 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sills slightly rusty

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 31 Mar 2012 185,933 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 175,827 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 163,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 149,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 149,837 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 137,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 127,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 119,692 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 119,692 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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M139 OKO is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M139 OKO, 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 M139 OKO registered?

M139 OKO is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 9 January 1995.

Is M139 OKO safe to buy?

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