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N230 KHW

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

211,481 mi
Last recorded211,481 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 KHW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 211,481 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 211,125 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly hazards inop (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on linkage inop (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 194,244 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 194,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 183,779 miles

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

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

front jacking points rusty

fuel pipes rusty

sill covers fitted

slight noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2012 182,486 miles

2 x front tyres slightly worn outer shoulders....

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 182,486 miles

2 x front tyres slightly worn outer shoulders....

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 174,923 miles

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

exhaust centre rubber mount poor condition....

metal fuel lines corroded....

offside front radiator support very corroded....advise to repair / weld....

Fail 2 Jul 2011 174,902 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust centre rubber mount poor condition....

metal fuel lines corroded....

offside front radiator support very corroded....advise to repair / weld....

Pass 21 Jul 2010 169,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 164,955 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 155,641 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf cross member corroded but not within specified area

Fail 24 Jul 2008 155,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf cross member corroded but not within specified area

Pass 21 Aug 2007 146,821 miles

low brake effort from nearside park brake, advise adjust/repair.

Fail 9 Aug 2007 146,781 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

low brake effort from nearside park brake, advise adjust/repair.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 139,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 132,743 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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N230 KHW is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N230 KHW, 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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N230 KHW is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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