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M425 VWY

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,514 mi
Last recorded66,514 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM425 VWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,514 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine oil low

metal fuel pipes corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,470 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,808 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 45,160 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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M425 VWY is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M425 VWY, 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 M425 VWY registered?

M425 VWY is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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