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M483 NTF

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,323 mi
Last recorded134,323 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM483 NTF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2010 134,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 130,127 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 129,935 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 123,477 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion o/s n/s front floor

Fail 2 Dec 2008 123,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion o/s n/s front floor not excessive

Pass 14 Dec 2007 118,815 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 118,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 112,148 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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M483 NTF is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M483 NTF, 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 M483 NTF registered?

M483 NTF is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M483 NTF safe to buy?

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