MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,442 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel pipes heavily corroded
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel pipes heavily corroded
front brake pipes corroding
front number plate cracked
front tyres perished
fuel pipes corroded
nsf tyre 2.5mm
rear brake pipes corroding
rear discs pitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake pipes corroding
front number plate cracked
front tyres perished
fuel pipes corroded
nsf tyre 2.5mm
rear brake pipes corroding
rear discs pitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear knuckle joints worn
n/s/f a/roll bar link rubbers split
power steering pipes damp
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear knuckle joints worn
n/s/f a/roll bar link rubbers split
power steering pipes damp
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear suspension knuckle joints worn
front no plate cracked
n/s/f link bar rubber split
rear exhaust strap split
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear suspension knuckle joints worn
front no plate cracked
n/s/f link bar rubber split
rear exhaust strap split
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front number plate cracked.
main front to rear brake pipe corroded.
n/s/f tyre tread depth 2.5mm.
o/s/f brake pipe corroded.
front number plate cracked.
main front to rear brake pipe corroded.
n/s/f tyre tread depth 2.5mm.
o/s/f brake pipe corroded.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
corrosion on main fuel pipes
front no plate cracked
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
corrosion on main fuel pipes
front no plate cracked
main brake pipe corroding †both fronts and rears brake pipes slightly corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
main brake pipe corroding †both fronts and rears brake pipes slightly corroding
front no plate cracked †o/s/f anti-roll link worn †rear brake pipes corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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M179 NKH is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 M179 NKH, 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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M179 NKH is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.
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