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N398 NHG

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,467 mi
Last recorded86,467 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 NHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2010 86,467 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sill covers fitted.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 82,916 miles

Brake pipes covered with underseal making inspection hard but exposed parts look bad surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear suspension pipes bad surface corrosion

Fail 5 May 2009 82,916 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pads look worn

Brake pipes covered with underseal making inspection hard but exposed parts look bad surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear suspension pipes bad surface corrosion

Pass 6 May 2008 79,276 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 79,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 75,704 miles

Bad surface corrosion to some parts of underbody especially rear suspension pipes and brake pipes

N/S handbrake performance low

Rear suspension strut top spring mounts bad surface corrosion ,advise replacement

Pass 9 May 2006 72,159 miles

some rear suspension self-leveling metal pipes are starting to corrode

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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N398 NHG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 N398 NHG, 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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N398 NHG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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