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N391 XDP

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,209 mi
Last recorded120,209 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN391 XDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 115,324 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 114,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in lower columb uj.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in lower columb uj.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 111,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 111,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 105,782 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 102,916 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all rear and front offside metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2009 102,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 26 Sep 2007 101,550 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 98,180 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 89,180 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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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N391 XDP is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N391 XDP, 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 N391 XDP registered?

N391 XDP is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 14 August 1995.

Is N391 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N391 XDP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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