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N167 MDE

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,866 mi
Last recorded132,866 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 MDE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 132,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake discs surface corrosion

centre exhaust corrosion

near side front fog light crack

near side front steering idler slight play

near side rear tyre metal in tread - off side front tyre sidewall cut

plastic oversills

Pass 3 Oct 2012 132,152 miles

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

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

general corrosion inc metal brake pipes,fuel pipes,coil springs,plastic sill covers etc

n/s/f fog light lense damage

steering o/s/f inner tie bar/track rod end play poor.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 131,736 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs corrosion

near side front fog light damage

near side front suspension/steering slight play

near side rear tyre 3mm object in tread

near side rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2010 131,514 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side brake discs pitted

near side front fog light cracked

near side rear brake pads low

near side rear tyre 3mm

plastic oversills - near side sill slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2009 131,108 miles

corrosion brake discs - metal brake pipes

jacking points corrosion - plastic sill overtrims

near side front door trim loose - near side front fog light damage - front number plate damage

near side front strut dampness

off side rear tyre low tread near side rear tyre object in tread

rear main suspension bushes small cracks

slight play steering/suspension

Fail 25 Sep 2009 130,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion brake discs - metal brake pipes

jacking points corrosion - plastic sill overtrims

near side front door trim loose - near side front fog light damage - front number plate damage

near side front strut dampness

off side rear tyre low tread near side rear tyre object in tread

rear main suspension bushes small cracks

slight play steering/suspension

Fail 4 Oct 2008 130,436 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front number plate and near side front fog light slight damage

near side front wiper poor

off side front tyre slight sidewall damage

off side rear fog light suspect contact

plastic oversills

Pass 4 Oct 2008 130,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front number plate and near side front fog light slight damage

near side front wiper poor

off side front tyre slight sidewall damage

off side rear fog light suspect contact

plastic oversills

Pass 29 Aug 2007 127,857 miles

brake disc's corrosion/wear suggest check/replace next brake pad change.

possible small oil leak cooler bottom radiator.

rear tyres getting low for type of car.

start play steering ends to steering box arm.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 124,043 miles

corrosion started rear inner sills-metal brake pipes

plastic oversills

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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N167 MDE is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N167 MDE, 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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N167 MDE is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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