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N302 HCV

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,855 mi
Last recorded193,855 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 HCV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 193,855 miles

all rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2010 193,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 186,371 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2008 177,358 miles

fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2007 170,497 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 162,151 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2004 154,420 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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N302 HCV is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N302 HCV, 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

How do I check the history of N302 HCV?

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What year was N302 HCV registered?

N302 HCV is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 1995.

Is N302 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N302 HCV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N302 HCV have outstanding finance?

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