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N231 CKA

1995 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,065 mi
Last recorded20,065 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 CKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,065 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING BADLY

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

SIGNS OF DIESEL FUEL TANK AREA

Pass 9 Jan 2009 256,606 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2009 256,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch missing

Pass 20 Feb 2006 242,855 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 242,855 miles

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

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

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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N231 CKA is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N231 CKA, 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 N231 CKA registered?

N231 CKA is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 10 August 1995.

Is N231 CKA safe to buy?

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