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M991 YKC

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,192 mi
Last recorded155,192 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM991 YKC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 155,192 miles

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

Front/rear exhaust heat sheld is worn/loose.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Please note front suspension is slightly worn,ok at test.

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 155,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front/rear exhaust heat sheld is worn/loose.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Please note front suspension is slightly worn,ok at test.

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 145,900 miles

dashboard warning light indicates fault,all lights are ok at test.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 135,623 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 135,623 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 131,461 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 122,432 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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M991 YKC is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M991 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 M991 YKC registered?

M991 YKC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M991 YKC safe to buy?

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