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N133 KFG

1995 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,475 mi
Last recorded178,475 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 KFG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 178,475 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 172,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 166,167 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 159,559 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 153,164 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2012 143,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 137,142 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 126,885 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 114,709 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 98,833 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 98,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 93,943 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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N133 KFG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N133 KFG, 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 N133 KFG registered?

N133 KFG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N133 KFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N133 KFG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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