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N189 WVM

1995 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

183,200 mi
Last recorded183,200 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 WVM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 183,200 miles

damage rear nearside floor

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 22 Nov 2010 183,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage rear nearside floor

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 9 Nov 2010

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear seat belt could not be tested due to baby seat fitted

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2009 173,644 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 173,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 167,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 167,764 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 159,777 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 159,773 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2006 191,600 miles

1,SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN †2,O/S/F HEADLAMP IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED †3,P/A/S PIPES FROM RESIVIOR ARE DAMP BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF MOT

4,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE BRAKE PIPES AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER AND FLOOR PAN †5,SLIGHT WEAR IN THE STEERING TRACKROD BALL JOINTS †6,O/S/R WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE †7,SLIGHT WEAR REAR AXLE BUSHIES AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 191,600 miles

1,SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN †2,O/S/F HEADLAMP IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED †3,P/A/S PIPES FROM RESIVIOR ARE DAMP BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF MOT

4,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE BRAKE PIPES AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER AND FLOOR PAN †5,SLIGHT WEAR IN THE STEERING TRACKROD BALL JOINTS †6,O/S/R WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE †7,SLIGHT WEAR REAR AXLE BUSHIES AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

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 WVM is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N189 WVM, 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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N189 WVM is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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