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N233 SPJ

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,786 mi
Last recorded144,786 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 SPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 144,786 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 142,594 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 138,940 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 134,785 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 131,788 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 128,341 miles

front exhaust braket damaged but still holding, replaced rubber by rear axle. n/s headlight dim pattern replace soon

Pass 19 Dec 2008 120,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s mirrow loose

Pass 23 Nov 2007 116,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 116,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 112,328 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 110,149 miles

advise eye level stop lamp not working.

advise o/s front tyre has a nail in tread. †

Fail 18 Oct 2005 110,149 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise eye level stop lamp not working.

advise o/s front tyre has a nail in tread. †

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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N233 SPJ is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N233 SPJ, 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 N233 SPJ registered?

N233 SPJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N233 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N233 SPJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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