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N162 KEW

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

273,929 mi
Last recorded273,929 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 KEW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 273,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 273,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 273,899 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 273,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 273,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2016 272,945 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front link rods (2.4.G.2)

front screen has damage, not in drivers view, behind int mirror

Pass 24 Oct 2014 272,500 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links have deteriorating dust covers

Front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Front screen has minor damage out of drivers view

Fail 24 Oct 2014 272,500 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links have deteriorating dust covers

Front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Front screen has minor damage out of drivers view

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 272,121 miles

screen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 22 May 2012 263,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges replacement advised

Pass 7 Apr 2011 262,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 256,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 254,003 miles

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

front plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2008 248,605 miles

rear tyres low on inner edges,centre exhaust rubber spliting,rear exhaustpipe startingto blow.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 242,800 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 242,561 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear outer axle bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 7 Jul 2006 236,331 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 236,331 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 232,296 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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N162 KEW is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N162 KEW, 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 N162 KEW registered?

N162 KEW is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N162 KEW safe to buy?

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