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N103 CJC

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

277,052 mi
Last recorded277,052 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 CJC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2013 277,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak to final drive unit

Oil leak to gearbox

Slight play in n/side steering idler

Pass 6 Jun 2012 268,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak too rear diff

Screw in o/side front tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 261,473 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 254,621 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar link arm bushes perishing

Nearside and offside rear main beam bushes perishing and slightly weak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 248,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2008 240,489 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 232,744 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 225,625 miles

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

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

both rear axle beam bushes perishing

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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N103 CJC is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N103 CJC, 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 N103 CJC registered?

N103 CJC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 15 August 1995.

Is N103 CJC safe to buy?

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