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N390 SPM

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,922 mi
Last recorded70,922 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 SPM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2024 70,922 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 67,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2021 66,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 31 Dec 2019 64,185 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,826 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,441 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting 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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N390 SPM is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N390 SPM, 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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What year was N390 SPM registered?

N390 SPM is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 16 November 1995.

Is N390 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N390 SPM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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