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G111 RTL

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,615 mi
Last recorded184,615 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG111 RTL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 184,615 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 184,044 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 181,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

fan belt crack

Pass 8 Aug 2015 177,182 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 169,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 166,327 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 166,327 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 163,265 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON;

Pass 13 Aug 2011 161,137 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2010 154,148 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 150,262 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 150,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 140,682 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 134,279 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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G111 RTL is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G111 RTL, 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 G111 RTL registered?

G111 RTL is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is G111 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G111 RTL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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