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N283 KSU

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,581 mi
Last recorded157,581 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 KSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 157,581 miles

Both floor grommets under floor area missing Floor water leaks? Marked with chalk!

Front exhaust bracket to gearbox detached!

General corrosion at sills area!

General corrosion under car"

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf wiper blade split!

Fail 23 May 2013 157,478 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Both floor grommets under floor area missing Floor water leaks? Marked with chalk!

Front exhaust bracket to gearbox detached!

General corrosion at sills area!

General corrosion under car"

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf wiper blade split!

Pass 22 May 2012 150,772 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear suspension rattling?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 150,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension rattling?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 142,367 miles

Both rear axle beam bushes getting weak, perished

Pass 7 May 2010 139,231 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 153,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 129,898 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 129,898 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 124,170 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 118,218 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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N283 KSU is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 N283 KSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N283 KSU registered?

N283 KSU is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 25 August 1995.

Is N283 KSU safe to buy?

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