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N331 DPP

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,165 mi
Last recorded224,165 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 DPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 224,165 miles

front brake discs appear very worn

rear fuel pipes becoming very rusty

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2012 224,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs appear very worn

rear fuel pipes becoming very rusty

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2011 215,984 miles

n/s/f tyre smooth inside edge

rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 197,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 179,680 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

o/s/tail light dull

chips in windscreen

signs of corrosion and damage to o/s track rod

wear to front brake discs

Fail 28 Jul 2009 179,644 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to fuel pipes

o/s/tail light dull

signs of corrosion and damage to o/s track rod

wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2008 162,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear subframe mounting bushes perishing and slightly worn

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front dipped beam lamp lens cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2007 144,228 miles

screen is chipped

Fail 21 Feb 2007 144,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

screen is chipped

Pass 17 Feb 2006 133,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N331 DPP is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N331 DPP, 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 N331 DPP registered?

N331 DPP is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N331 DPP safe to buy?

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