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N183 WNC

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

484,139 mi
Last recorded484,139 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 WNC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 484,139 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 184,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 181,289 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 181,287 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 177,890 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 174,856 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 165,126 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 155,303 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 155,301 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 144,895 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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N183 WNC 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 70%.

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 N183 WNC, 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 N183 WNC registered?

N183 WNC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N183 WNC safe to buy?

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