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M970 YKC

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

217,795 mi
Last recorded217,795 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 YKC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 217,795 miles

both front brake disc showing slight corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2013 217,795 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc showing slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2012 216,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disc showing wear.

both rear brake disc showing wear.

small stone chip in front number plate, not affecting the reading.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 211,189 miles

slight dorrosion on both rear brake disc

slight wear on both front brake disc

Pass 21 Apr 2010 203,125 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 194,059 miles

slight play in steering idler (up & down movement)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 184,664 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 177,500 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 171,707 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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M970 YKC is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M970 YKC, 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 M970 YKC registered?

M970 YKC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 16 February 1995.

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