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N172 RPA

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,710 mi
Last recorded174,710 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 RPA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2016 174,710 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear fuel pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated visual check ok

Pass 8 Jan 2015 164,794 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 164,794 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 159,257 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 159,257 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seat squab not fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2012 148,746 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 148,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 138,196 miles

offside front seat belt has slight freying

slight engine oil staining on underside

slight movement from front steering idler arms

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2010 127,866 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 121,155 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 114,955 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 108,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 102,355 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 96,112 miles

both rear link arm bushes worn to limit

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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N172 RPA is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N172 RPA, 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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N172 RPA is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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