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N347 LAP

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,886 mi
Last recorded145,886 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 LAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 145,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 145,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 144,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 144,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 143,197 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all under the vehicle ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 142,639 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 139,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 129,344 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 129,344 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Valve stem seriously damaged All valves. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 122,451 miles

Brake warning light fault.

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

Water leak posible at waterpump area.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 122,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake warning light fault.

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

Water leak posible at waterpump area.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 115,467 miles

Brake warning light fault

Fail 2 Sep 2013 115,451 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake light wanring fault

Pass 5 Sep 2012 107,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 99,966 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 93,715 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,912 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,598 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,552 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,334 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 47,282 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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N347 LAP is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N347 LAP, 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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N347 LAP is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 1995.

Is N347 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N347 LAP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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