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N46 YRM

1995 BMW 525

Brown Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,868 mi
Last recorded143,868 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 YRM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 143,868 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion radiator cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wing insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

whole exterior of vehicle is bare metal rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2016 143,835 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear subframe (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear subframe (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wing insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

whole exterior of car is bare metal rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2015 140,100 miles

Body work showing signs of corrosion....

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 131,121 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 131,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 127,706 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

all rear suspension bushs perished

damp around engine area and a smell of diesel but unable to see a leak

front anti roll bar bushs perished

front brake pipes corroded near calipers

front drop links perished

n/s door sill corroded

o/s/r seat belt buckle housing has a crack but works ok

under body corrosion

under tray under engine unable to insect

Pass 27 Jun 2013 122,081 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres worn to 0mm on edges but not showing cords

n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 26 Jun 2013 122,081 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres worn to 0mm on edges but not showing cords

n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,408 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 103,097 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 103,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 101,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 100,034 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 96,712 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 93,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 88,877 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 87,895 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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N46 YRM is a 1995 BMW 525 in Brown with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N46 YRM, 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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N46 YRM is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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