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N259 OYN

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,478 mi
Last recorded159,478 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 OYN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 159,478 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 157,223 miles

N/S front wiper arm spindle excessively worn

Fail 13 Apr 2011 157,223 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S front wiper arm spindle excessively worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 145,782 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 145,694 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 129,680 miles

mainline brake pipe corroded to limit

Fail 27 Jun 2008 129,680 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

mainline brake pipe corroded to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2007 122,595 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 May 2006 113,048 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 105,711 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 105,711 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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N259 OYN is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N259 OYN, 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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N259 OYN is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 1995.

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