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M179 NKH

1995 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

177,442 mi
Last recorded177,442 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 NKH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 177,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 177,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 175,987 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 175,987 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 174,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 174,662 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 172,599 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 172,559 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 170,283 miles

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.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 170,283 miles

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.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 167,301 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 167,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 163,815 miles

main brake pipe corroding †both fronts and rears brake pipes slightly corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2007 163,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 153,117 miles

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.

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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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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What year was M179 NKH registered?

M179 NKH is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M179 NKH safe to buy?

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