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M741 FAE

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,272 mi
Last recorded100,272 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM741 FAE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 100,272 miles

interior mirror missing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 100,266 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 100,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 10 Feb 2009 98,423 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 96,089 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

f/n/s tyre outer edge showing signs of wear

n/s wiper rubber split

Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 89,886 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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M741 FAE is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue 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 M741 FAE, 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 M741 FAE registered?

M741 FAE is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M741 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M741 FAE 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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