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M309 JTY

1995 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,712 mi
Last recorded163,712 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM309 JTY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 163,712 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 162,958 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 162,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

heavy cracking to both rear tyres (very poor condition)

heavy rust in rear floor areas

play in rear figure of 8 links

rust on both front brake pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2008 153,319 miles

cond o/s wiper blade

cond of rear pads & discs

heavy rust fuel lines

slight play in steering column

weak fr shockers

Pass 9 Jul 2007 145,916 miles

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

condition of front and rear brake pads and discs

slight play in both rear figue of 8 stablizer links

very heavy rust in rear floor areas

very heavy rust on fuel lines

Pass 24 Jul 2006 137,788 miles

condition of rear number plate

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in both rear suspention figue of 8 stablizer links

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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M309 JTY is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel 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 M309 JTY, 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 M309 JTY registered?

M309 JTY is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M309 JTY safe to buy?

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