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M221 DGP

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,233 mi
Last recorded153,233 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM221 DGP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 153,233 miles

rear pads low

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front & rear discs corroded

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2009 153,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front & rear discs corroded

rear pads low

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2006 146,930 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 146,927 miles

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

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

o/s/r disc worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2005 137,084 miles

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

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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M221 DGP is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M221 DGP, 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 M221 DGP registered?

M221 DGP is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M221 DGP safe to buy?

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