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N346 YKL

1995 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

240,794 mi
Last recorded240,794 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 YKL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 240,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil level below minimum

park brake shoes screeching / noisy

Pass 12 Nov 2008 231,936 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Off side rear tyre tread getting low

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 231,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Off side rear tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 228,556 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 228,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 221,343 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 221,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on edge,oil leak

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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N346 YKL is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N346 YKL, 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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N346 YKL is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is N346 YKL safe to buy?

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