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N329 APU

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,756 mi
Last recorded103,756 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN329 APU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 103,756 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 102,864 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 102,864 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 101,004 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 97,784 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 94,549 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 91,845 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 87,455 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 84,887 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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N329 APU is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N329 APU, 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 N329 APU registered?

N329 APU is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N329 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N329 APU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N329 APU have outstanding finance?

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