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N189 OAD

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,796 mi
Last recorded161,796 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 OAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 161,796 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 154,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 151,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008
Fail 15 Sep 2008

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007
Pass 8 Sep 2006 137,498 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 137,470 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r susbension showing signs of rust no play

wipers will need changing soon not clearing 100%

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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N189 OAD is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N189 OAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N189 OAD registered?

N189 OAD is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N189 OAD safe to buy?

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