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M103 BGO

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,699 mi
Last recorded139,699 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM103 BGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 139,699 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 139,699 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2009 139,699 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2007 124,046 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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M103 BGO is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M103 BGO, 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 M103 BGO registered?

M103 BGO is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is M103 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M103 BGO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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