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N192 XOD

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,433 mi
Last recorded131,433 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN192 XOD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 131,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front macpherson strut slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 131,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front macpherson strut slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 125,448 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle support (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle support (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where pipes go into box (7.1.2)

all rear brake pipes getting corroded

car could do with a wax oil

front brake pipes getting corroded

front shocks have no damping effect but have no fluid leak or worn bushes

fuel pipes getting very rusty but not leaking yet

hand brake comes up along way but not against the stop

near side outer sill looks corroded but cant see because its covered

off side outer sill looks corroded but its covered so cant see that well

Fail 7 Dec 2015 125,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle support (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle support (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where pipes go into box (7.1.2)

all rear brake pipes getting corroded

car could do with a wax oil

front brake pipes getting corroded

front shocks have no damping effect but have no fluid leak or worn bushes

fuel pipes getting very rusty but not leaking yet

hand brake comes up along way but not against the stop

near side outer sill looks corroded but cant see because its covered

off side outer sill looks corroded but its covered so cant see that well

Pass 10 Dec 2014 121,810 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 121,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 118,086 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 10 Dec 2013 118,086 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 12 Dec 2012 114,169 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 114,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 110,892 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 110,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 108,778 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 102,878 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 102,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 94,202 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 94,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 83,550 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 75,562 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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N192 XOD is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N192 XOD, 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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N192 XOD is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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