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M50 NAU

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

212,591 mi
Last recorded212,591 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 NAU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 212,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 207,031 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side front sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 201,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 201,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 194,978 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 194,970 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 187,476 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 179,989 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

auxilary drivebelt perished

front exhaust bracket broken

fuel pipes rusty

rear subframe bushed worn

Fail 23 Jan 2015 179,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

auxilary drivebelt perished

front exhaust bracket broken

fuel pipes rusty

rear subframe bushed worn

rear tyres getting low centre of tread

Pass 19 Feb 2014 172,828 miles

Both centre exhaust rubbers split

Both rear subframe bushes have slight movement

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 172,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both centre exhaust rubbers split

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear subframe bushes have slight movement

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 164,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 164,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 157,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 149,866 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre inner edge

o/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/r + n/s/r axle bushes slightly split

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2010 143,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/f tyre outer edge

slight movement in steering

Pass 24 Feb 2009 138,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

nearside front outer and offside front outer anti roll bar drop link dust covers split

Pass 18 Mar 2008 132,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 122,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 112,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 111,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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M50 NAU is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M50 NAU, 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 M50 NAU registered?

M50 NAU is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is M50 NAU safe to buy?

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