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N159 CAG

1995 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

172,120 mi
Last recorded172,120 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 CAG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 172,120 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 172,030 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 166,279 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 165,900 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 153,895 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2021 148,011 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 152,579 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 152,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 151,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 147,473 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 147,473 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 145,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp glass cracked

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner and outer tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield adrift

Fail 17 Oct 2017 145,071 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp glass cracked

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner and outer tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield adrift

Pass 15 Oct 2016 142,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner main beam glass cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear suspension gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has split on tread and starting to perish on outer wall

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

Rear exhaust heat shield partially adrift

Pass 17 Oct 2015 140,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner main beam headlamp glass cracked

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer tread

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

Offside Front tyre tread is just over 2.00mm

Pass 3 Oct 2014 138,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

nearside inner main beam headlamp glass cracked

offside rear tyre has worn bald on inner tread

Fail 1 Oct 2014 138,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

nearside inner main beam headlamp glass cracked

offside rear tyre has worn bald on inner tread

Pass 12 Oct 2013 135,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front main beam headlamp glass is cracked

nearside front tyre tread is low (2.2mm approx)

offside rear tyre tread is low (1.8mm approx)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 133,218 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor pan shows signs of corrosion

nearside front inner headlamp main beam glass cracked

offside rear and nearside rear tyres are wearing bald on inner tread

Pass 15 Oct 2011 130,270 miles

nearside front main beam headlamp glass cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2011 130,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front main beam headlamp glass cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2010 128,087 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 125,702 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing on outer tread and has several cuts on tread

offside rear tyre has a cut on tread

Pass 9 Dec 2008 122,739 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 119,650 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR VERY LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 3.0 MM . MINIMUM LEGAL TYRE TREAD DEPTH LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE CAM COVER GASKET

Pass 12 Dec 2006 116,834 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY ON OUTER EDGE †RECOMMEND TRACKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 14 Dec 2005 114,418 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER MAIN BEAM HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

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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N159 CAG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N159 CAG, 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 N159 CAG registered?

N159 CAG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 1995.

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