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N130 DNO

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,167 mi
Last recorded155,167 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 DNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 155,167 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT ON SIDEWALL, PLY NOT SHOWING

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

O/S/F & N/S/F INNER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 147,602 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 142,845 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 134,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/r fuel pipe slighty corroded

o/s/r fuel pipe slighty corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 127,503 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 122,681 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 122,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

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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N130 DNO is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N130 DNO, 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 N130 DNO registered?

N130 DNO is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 1995.

Is N130 DNO safe to buy?

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