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M661 YCR

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

162,522 mi
Last recorded162,522 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM661 YCR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 162,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 162,359 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 162,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 161,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 161,960 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 159,766 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 155,612 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 149,677 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 145,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 141,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 137,285 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 134,238 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 130,087 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 125,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 120,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 118,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 115,462 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 115,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 112,775 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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M661 YCR is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M661 YCR, 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 M661 YCR registered?

M661 YCR is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M661 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M661 YCR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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