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N2 TWJ

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,515 mi
Last recorded79,515 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 TWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 79,515 miles

wear on front lower track control arms

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,445 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 78,435 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

all discs corroded

front pads low

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screenwashers weak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 76,371 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 74,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket weak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,196 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 73,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,356 miles

nearside wiper blade worn

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 27 Sep 2010 72,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

nearside wiper blade worn

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,549 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 71,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S Front wiper blade slit

Rear tyre treads low

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,381 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 69,723 miles

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

center silencer box support rubber deteriorated advise replcement

Pass 3 Oct 2006 67,722 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn uneven on the inner edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 63,941 miles

both rear tyres very close to legal limmit and worn bad on inner edge

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing un even

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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N2 TWJ is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1995 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 140,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N2 TWJ, 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 N2 TWJ registered?

N2 TWJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N2 TWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 TWJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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