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N146 PKV

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,800 mi
Last recorded185,800 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 PKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 185,800 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 185,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

195/60/15 X3------------------NSR TYRE INCORRECT SIZE

D/SEAT TORN

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OS FLOOR AREA CORRODED BUT OS 30CM

OSR DOOR OUTER SKIN DAMAGED

VEHICLE CLONKING ON ROAD TEST---NO OTHER FAULTS FOUND TIME OF TEST OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED ON VT30

W/WIPERS ONLY WORK ON SPEED 2(TWO)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 185,182 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 185,182 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

195/60/15 X4

ABNORMAL NOISE/SQUEEL FROM ENGINE

BOTH FRONT S/VISORS MISSING

D/SEAT TORN

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF ENGINE MOUNT APPEARS WORN

Oil leak

S/WHEEL PROTECTIVE COVER PEELING=PODOT

VEHICLE HEAVILY CLONKING ON ROAD TEST -NO OTHER FAULTS FOUND APART FROM ITEMS ON VT30

W/WIPERS ONLY WORKING ON FAST SPEED-PODOT

Pass 7 Jun 2008 167,183 miles

fuel lines corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 161,531 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

some wear and movement noted at rear axle bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2006 152,575 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 152,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N146 PKV is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N146 PKV, 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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N146 PKV is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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