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N336 BJN

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,257 mi
Last recorded166,257 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN336 BJN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 166,257 miles

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 166,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 166,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 162,238 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 162,238 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 153,810 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 153,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 156,721 miles

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

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 150,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear exhaust braket slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2013 149,974 miles

rear heat sheald lose

Fail 13 Aug 2013 149,908 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear heat sheald lose

Pass 23 Apr 2012 146,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 140,327 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 133,304 miles

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

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

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

off side wiper blade split slighty

Pass 23 Mar 2009 126,564 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 126,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 118,504 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 118,504 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 111,557 miles

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

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

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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N336 BJN 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N336 BJN, 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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N336 BJN is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 9 August 1995.

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