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N149 RPG

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,431 mi
Last recorded151,431 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 RPG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 151,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 150,801 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 144,885 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 135,265 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 133,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 129,722 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 121,122 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 114,533 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 114,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 110,506 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 106,672 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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N149 RPG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RPG, 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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What year was N149 RPG registered?

N149 RPG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 4 October 1995.

Is N149 RPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N149 RPG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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