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N475 FHG

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,845 mi
Last recorded120,845 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN475 FHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 120,845 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 120,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 114,804 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front registration plate cracked rear plate delaminating

Fail 10 Nov 2008 114,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front registration plate cracked rear plate delaminating

petrol flap missing

Pass 6 Nov 2007 108,257 miles

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

nearside front side light dim

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 9 Nov 2006 100,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

corrosion to fuel lines along nearside and rear offside

offside front seat back worn through edge

oil leak from rear axle

rear seat base torn

scraping noise from nearside rear wheel when spun

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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N475 FHG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N475 FHG, 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 N475 FHG registered?

N475 FHG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 21 August 1995.

Is N475 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N475 FHG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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