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M779 STF

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,004 mi
Last recorded130,004 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM779 STF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 130,004 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 127,335 miles

both front outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2021 125,878 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 123,555 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 123,555 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 121,002 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 117,620 miles

BUMP STOP RUBBERS INSECURE /WORN

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play COLUMN (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint CONTROL ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 6MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 10MM CHIP (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 117,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint CONTROL ARM (2.5.B.1a)

BUMP STOP RUBBERS INSECURE /WORN

DASH SHOWS BRAKE LIGHTS FAULTY

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play COLUMN (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint CONTROL ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 6MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 10MM CHIP (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 113,955 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,577 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 107,577 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 104,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 104,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,598 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

slight movement in the steering colume

Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 91,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 89,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have signs of perishing

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front inner full beam lamp unit slightly loose

Fail 27 May 2008 79,350 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sign's of perishing and small cut's to both front tyre's

Pass 27 May 2008 79,350 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sign's of perishing and small cut's to both front tyre's

Pass 13 Jun 2007 75,575 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 75,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 71,535 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M779 STF is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M779 STF, 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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M779 STF is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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