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N107 FBD

1995 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,765 mi
Last recorded262,765 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN107 FBD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 262,765 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

play in o/s drop link

Pass 15 Apr 2010 260,083 miles

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

free play in o/s/f rollbar drop link

Pass 16 Apr 2009 255,308 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 255,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 238,826 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 238,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 228,244 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

rear disc pads low.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 219,902 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 19,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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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N107 FBD is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N107 FBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N107 FBD registered?

N107 FBD is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N107 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N107 FBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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