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M5 JSF

1995 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,036 mi
Last recorded189,036 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 JSF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 189,036 miles

front nunber plate craked

Fail 19 Apr 2008 149,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 149,864 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 139,149 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 139,149 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 129,542 miles

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

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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M5 JSF is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M5 JSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 JSF registered?

M5 JSF is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is M5 JSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 JSF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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