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N402 FCC

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,464 mi
Last recorded121,464 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN402 FCC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 121,464 miles

Front and Rear brake discs rusty

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 May 2015 114,126 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Slight oil leak rear diff

Vehicle showing sings of corossion

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,229 miles

Fuel filler flap insecure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 105,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Auxiliary belt perished.

Fuel filler flap insecure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 100,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 89,712 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,159 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 84,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 78,138 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 74,133 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 68,868 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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N402 FCC is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N402 FCC, 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 N402 FCC registered?

N402 FCC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is N402 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N402 FCC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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