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N149 DNM

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,623 mi
Last recorded210,623 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 DNM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 210,623 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 210,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 201,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear anti-roll bar link bushes have slight play

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 201,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear anti-roll bar link bushes have slight play

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 196,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 194,465 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 191,989 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 188,601 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 183,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 182,344 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 178,800 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 178,792 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 174,557 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 174,557 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N149 DNM is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N149 DNM, 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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N149 DNM is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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