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N261 VDU

1995 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,981 mi
Last recorded177,981 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 VDU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 177,981 miles

Both headlamp aim on lower limets

Engine smokey when cold

Front and rear schock absorbers slight weak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Left hand front jacking point surface corroded

Left hand front tyre scuffed on outer wall early att adviced

Main and rear brake pipes surface corroded

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Petrol pipes heavly surface corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2013 177,981 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp aim on lower limets

Front and rear schock absorbers slight weak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Left hand front jacking point surface corroded

Left hand front tyre scuffed on outer wall early att adviced

Main and rear brake pipes surface corroded

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Petrol pipes heavly surface corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 169,728 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 169,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 163,503 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 156,468 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2010 156,464 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 146,431 miles

Nearside front tyre is on wear limit.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 146,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre is on wear limit.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 134,630 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 126,071 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 126,071 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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N261 VDU is a 1995 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N261 VDU, 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 N261 VDU registered?

N261 VDU is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 1995.

Is N261 VDU safe to buy?

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