MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
273,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
screen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges replacement advised
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front plate cracked
rear tyres low on inner edges,centre exhaust rubber spliting,rear exhaustpipe startingto blow.
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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N162 KEW is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is N162 KEW safe to buy?
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