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M722 DBY

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,578 mi
Last recorded90,578 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM722 DBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 83,433 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage & tyre outer tread edges worn !!!

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damage (kerbed)

rear brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn low !!!

Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,289 miles

nearside & offside front lower arm inner bushe cracked & perishe up !!!

offside rear brake showing some distortion !!!

rear brake disc's lipped & worn !!

rear brake pad linning approx 80% worn low !!!

Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,119 miles

nearside & offside front suspension rear arm inner bushes quite alot movement !!!!

rear brake disc's lipped & worn up !!!!

Pass 9 Feb 2008 73,208 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,092 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,990 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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M722 DBY is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M722 DBY, 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 M722 DBY registered?

M722 DBY is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M722 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M722 DBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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