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M939 MYM

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM939 MYM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011

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

both wipers in poor condition

nearside and offside steering idles bushes worn

Fail 11 Oct 2011

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2010

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

Offside rear wing corroding

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2010 1,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside rear wing corroding

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2009

Unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 20 Oct 2009

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 9 Oct 2008 165,692 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 165,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2007 161,823 miles

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

slight engine oil leak

unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2007 161,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

slight engine oil leak

unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 19 Oct 2006 159,236 miles

as per previous VT32

Fail 19 Oct 2006 159,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering joints slight play

unable to inspect outer sills

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 22 Oct 2005 151,043 miles

Unable to open offside rear door

fuel pipes corroded

unable to inspect outer sills due to plactic covers fitted

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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M939 MYM is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M939 MYM, 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 M939 MYM registered?

M939 MYM is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M939 MYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M939 MYM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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