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N427 ETR

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

207,705 mi
Last recorded207,705 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 ETR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 207,705 miles

Fuel pipe leaking by fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on bottom arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on bottom arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall cracked around complete circumference (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right pipe above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced high beam light unit cracked (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 202,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear inner tyre sidewall cracked(age deterioration.)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 202,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear inner tyre sidewall cracked(age deterioration.)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 198,858 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 198,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light scratching to windscreen. zone a

Pass 20 Feb 2014 193,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 193,932 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 188,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rubber bobbins broken on exhaust mounting bracket off gearbox but exhaust system still supported

Fail 4 Feb 2013 188,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rubber bobbins broken on exhaust mounting bracket off gearbox but exhaust system still supported

Pass 11 Feb 2012 183,767 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 183,767 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 177,094 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 177,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 170,367 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 170,367 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 162,889 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 162,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 156,339 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 150,698 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 150,698 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 143,489 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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N427 ETR is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 N427 ETR, 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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N427 ETR is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 1995.

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