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N124 XDP

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,427 mi
Last recorded184,427 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 XDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 184,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 184,426 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 178,169 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 178,169 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Stop lamp not working Both side (1.2.1b)

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 25 Jul 2016 175,124 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 6 Aug 2015 165,824 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner sidewall

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2015 165,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres perished on inner sidewall

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2014 160,691 miles

Advise both rear tyres staring to deteriorate

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

advise slight corrosion to metal brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 12 Jul 2013 152,651 miles

Advise slight corrosion to rear metal brake and fuel pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2012 145,641 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 140,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 131,521 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 119,556 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 109,507 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 101,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 96,456 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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N124 XDP is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N124 XDP, 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 N124 XDP registered?

N124 XDP is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N124 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N124 XDP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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