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N243 SPG

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,623 mi
Last recorded155,623 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 SPG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 155,623 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

slight movement in both rear axle bushes

Fail 26 Mar 2010 155,623 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

slight movement in both rear axle bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2009 149,658 miles

front brake discs corroded , front tyres wearing on edges , exhaust system heavily cororded , engine gear box rear differencial oil leaks , surface corrosion to remaning brake pipes , front coil springs corroded , rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 19 Mar 2009 149,651 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs corroded , front tyres wearing on edges , exhaust system heavily cororded , engine gear box rear differencial oil leaks , surface corrosion to remaning brake pipes , front coil springs corroded , rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 16 Apr 2007 142,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 135,878 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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N243 SPG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N243 SPG, 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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What year was N243 SPG registered?

N243 SPG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 1995.

Is N243 SPG safe to buy?

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