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M641 KRY

1995 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

225,680 mi
Last recorded225,680 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM641 KRY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 225,680 miles

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

front tracking needs adjusting

Fail 23 Nov 2010 225,678 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tracking needs adjusting

Pass 23 Nov 2009 216,354 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 212,570 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 212,570 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 209,246 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 209,246 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 206,032 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 266,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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M641 KRY is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M641 KRY, 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 M641 KRY registered?

M641 KRY is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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