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M839 YRV

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,022 mi
Last recorded202,022 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM839 YRV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 202,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe underbody and over rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres at 3mm

fuel lines corroding at rear above axel but not excessive

Fail 6 Nov 2015 202,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe underbody and over rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres at 3mm

fuel lines corroding at rear above axel but not excessive

Pass 16 Sep 2014 192,530 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipes rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2014 192,463 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 181,942 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 181,942 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 171,590 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2011 164,375 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 156,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2010 156,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2009 147,061 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 147,061 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 135,459 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 135,177 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 123,073 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 108,311 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

steering column top bush slightly worn

Fail 21 Nov 2006 108,311 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

centre rear view mirror missing

Fail 27 Sep 2006 108,234 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2006 108,234 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2005 108,126 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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M839 YRV is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M839 YRV, 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 M839 YRV registered?

M839 YRV is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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