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M57 NFJ

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,722 mi
Last recorded204,722 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 NFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 204,722 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear exhaust pipe resting on axle

Tailgate not securing in closed position

Fail 24 Sep 2014 204,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear drive shaft gaiters both split

Pass 4 Oct 2013 195,589 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 195,588 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 182,379 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 163,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 149,035 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 149,035 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 142,496 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 142,496 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 136,852 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 136,852 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 129,358 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR EXHAUST SECTION DETERIORATING - REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING - FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 129,358 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR EXHAUST SECTION DETERIORATING - REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING - FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 125,293 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 125,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 123,279 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 123,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M57 NFJ is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M57 NFJ, 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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M57 NFJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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