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N439 BSF

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

164,771 mi
Last recorded164,771 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN439 BSF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2011 164,771 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside sills corroding sill protector not allowing full inspction

Pass 29 Jul 2010 161,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 161,814 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor not located in pads

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 161,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

n/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 157,435 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2009 157,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 153,647 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 153,645 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 149,592 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 149,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Afew small chips in windscreen..

Indicators not self-cancelling..

Main front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded...

Nearside rear door check strap broken..

Offside front fog lamp loose..

Offside rear mud flap fouling tyre..

Rear exhaust heat-shield insecure..

Pass 25 Jul 2006 145,601 miles

engine oil level low.

fuel pipes corroded.

nearside wiper spindle worn.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

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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N439 BSF is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N439 BSF, 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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N439 BSF is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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