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N184 RPG

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

229,792 mi
Last recorded229,792 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 RPG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 229,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both fuel pipes at rear corroded

both rear brake discs worn

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 229,792 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both fuel pipes at rear corroded

both rear brake discs worn

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 221,364 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 209,562 miles

Bonnet catch sticky

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in steering idler arm ball joint

Pass 3 Nov 2009 191,823 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 191,809 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 185,076 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sidewall cracked on offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2008 185,076 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sidewall cracked on offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2007 170,864 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 170,864 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 152,351 miles

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

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

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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N184 RPG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N184 RPG, 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 N184 RPG registered?

N184 RPG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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