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M704 WFV

1995 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,294 mi
Last recorded161,294 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM704 WFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2008 161,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 154,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 146,393 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 137,378 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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M704 WFV is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M704 WFV, 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 M704 WFV registered?

M704 WFV is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 1995.

Is M704 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M704 WFV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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