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N354 PEL

1995 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,243 mi
Last recorded170,243 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 PEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 170,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 170,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2019 163,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 162,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

cover fitted on sills both sides

Pass 18 Jul 2017

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust rubber spit (cable tied)

n/s/f rear bush lower arm worn

o/s/f wiper wash jet weak

play at n/s/f antiroll bar link

front wipers worn

rear link arm (dog bones) worn slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2017

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wipers worn

n/s/f rear bush lower arm worn

o/s/f wiper wash jet weak

play at n/s/f antiroll bar link

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust rubber spit (cable tied)

rear link arm (dog bones) worn slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2016 155,514 miles

brake pipes at the rear corroded

front and rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 155,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes at the rear corroded

front and rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 149,776 miles

n/s/r antiroll bar link worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 146,481 miles

n/s/f link arm bottom rubber starting to split

n/s/f wiper split on end

n/s/r link worn(dog bone)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres have low tread

Fail 6 Aug 2014 146,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f link arm bottom rubber starting to split

n/s/f wiper split on end

n/s/r link worn(dog bone)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres have low tread

Pass 1 Aug 2013 139,798 miles

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

damp around diesel pump no signs of any leaks

offside front main beam lens cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 132,576 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 132,576 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 124,493 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank has slight dampness round it

Fail 20 Jul 2011 124,491 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

fuel tank has slight dampness round it

Pass 3 Aug 2010 115,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

numberplates starting to fade

Pass 5 Aug 2009 107,546 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 98,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 92,920 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 87,389 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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N354 PEL is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N354 PEL, 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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N354 PEL is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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