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M964 SFV

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM964 SFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2013

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on indicating a fault

both front brake pipes behind wheels slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on indicating a fault

both front brake pipes behind wheels slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2011 195,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 195,883 miles

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 20 Nov 2010 183,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

airbag light on dash

Pass 20 Nov 2010 183,264 miles

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

airbag light on dash

Pass 20 Nov 2009 178,738 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 175,749 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2007 123,282 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 115,489 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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M964 SFV is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M964 SFV, 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 M964 SFV registered?

M964 SFV is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 1995.

Is M964 SFV safe to buy?

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Does M964 SFV have outstanding finance?

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