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M717 SJH

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,449 mi
Last recorded126,449 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 SJH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 126,449 miles

both front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded

o/s door mirror cracked

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 120,055 miles

front exhaust mounting in poor condition.

fuel lines badly corroded in places on near side and off side.

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

off side door mirror cracked.

off side front anti roll bar link ball joint worn to limit.

off side headlamp aim on lower limit.

Fail 5 May 2009 120,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front exhaust mounting in poor condition.

fuel lines badly corroded in places on near side and off side.

off side door mirror cracked.

off side front anti roll bar link ball joint worn to limit.

off side headlamp aim on lower limit.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 116,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 110,507 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 103,197 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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M717 SJH is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M717 SJH, 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 M717 SJH registered?

M717 SJH is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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