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M195 BOY

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,073 mi
Last recorded201,073 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 BOY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2010 201,073 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2010 201,073 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 192,892 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 186,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside front floor

rear fuel pipes corroding

srs light on

Pass 4 Oct 2006 179,337 miles

corrosion around offside and nearside front floor grommets

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2005 171,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering box drop arm

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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M195 BOY is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M195 BOY, 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 M195 BOY registered?

M195 BOY is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 1995.

Is M195 BOY safe to buy?

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