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N32 FLA

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,674 mi
Last recorded63,674 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN32 FLA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,674 miles

Adv- Osr hand brake slow to lock.

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 63,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/front play in brake reaction arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/front brake reaction arm bush play. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,318 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,187 miles

front o/s fog lamp loose.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 59,187 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

front o/s fog lamp loose.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,856 miles

adv- fron brake discs have lip on inside of disc.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 57,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

adv- fron brake discs have lip on inside of disc.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,948 miles

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

adv- cut in nsr tyre.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,948 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

adv- cut in nsr tyre.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,476 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,440 miles

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

O/S hand brake reading low

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,256 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 50,226 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,526 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 46,521 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,042 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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N32 FLA is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N32 FLA, 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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N32 FLA is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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