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M69 YFA

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,414 mi
Last recorded113,414 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM69 YFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,414 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,328 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 113,284 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 1 Jul 2010 113,096 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyre walls craking

nearside front brake hose grommit not in shock absorber bracket

offside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2008 112,831 miles

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

o.s.f.and n.s.f.and o.s.r.tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 16 Jul 2008 112,795 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)

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

o.s.f.and n.s.f.and o.s.r.tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 30 Jul 2007 111,118 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 106,316 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 102,266 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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M69 YFA is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M69 YFA, 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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M69 YFA is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is M69 YFA safe to buy?

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