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M709 SVS

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

200,147 mi
Last recorded200,147 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM709 SVS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2010 200,147 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on all discs

metal brak pipes getting rusty in places

metal fuel pipes getting rusty in places

n/s/f dip beam aim on lower limits

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

n/s/r door not opening

o/s/f seat covering wearing

plastic cover fitted over sils

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

underside bof car has surface rust in places

Pass 2 Mar 2010 200,147 miles

tow bar fitted

plastic cover fitted over sils

surface rust on parts of susp.

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on all discs

metal brak pipes getting rusty in places

metal fuel pipes getting rusty in places

n/s/f dip beam aim on lower limits

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

n/s/r door not opening

o/s/f seat covering wearing

underside bof car has surface rust in places

Pass 1 Jul 2008 196,902 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 196,902 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 186,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 178,755 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 178,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel flap insecure.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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M709 SVS is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M709 SVS, 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 M709 SVS registered?

M709 SVS is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M709 SVS safe to buy?

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