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N265 TTF

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

210,907 mi
Last recorded210,907 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 TTF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 210,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf steering pinion has large amount of play

osf lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 13 Oct 2008 195,221 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Welding repair carried out to handbrake lever

Fail 2 Oct 2008 195,207 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Welding repair carried out to handbrake lever

Pass 2 May 2007 172,507 miles

DIESEL PIPES AT TANK END REPAIRED BUT SOON NEED ATTENTSION

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 172,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 155,684 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 155,387 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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N265 TTF is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N265 TTF, 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 N265 TTF registered?

N265 TTF is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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