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M119 BVG

1995 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,156 mi
Last recorded212,156 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM119 BVG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 212,156 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 212,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 207,417 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 207,417 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 199,080 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 199,080 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 189,715 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 189,715 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 179,727 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 179,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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M119 BVG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M119 BVG, 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 M119 BVG registered?

M119 BVG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M119 BVG safe to buy?

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