MOT Status
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124,478 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE RUST
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES CRACKED/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlight beam pattens weak
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
headlight beam pattens weak
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSSMEMBER OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL SHOWING SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine emission limit too high (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function spring carry broken (2.7.2a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes slightly corroded
n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre showing slight wear
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N238 WDB is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 N238 WDB, 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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N238 WDB is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 August 1995.
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