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M871 GBJ

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,158 mi
Last recorded78,158 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM871 GBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 78,158 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 77,351 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 73,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,977 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 73,977 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,076 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,020 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside main beam lense cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,430 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in n/s/f shock absorber shaft

Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,890 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,469 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 59,863 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 59,829 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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M871 GBJ is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M871 GBJ, 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 M871 GBJ registered?

M871 GBJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M871 GBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M871 GBJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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