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N482 DDY

1995 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

239,224 mi
Last recorded239,224 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN482 DDY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 239,224 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 236,154 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 236,154 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 229,200 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 215,245 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 204,224 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 191,292 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s rear no plate dim

Pass 17 Aug 2006 179,729 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 179,729 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)

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

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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N482 DDY is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N482 DDY, 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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What year was N482 DDY registered?

N482 DDY is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N482 DDY safe to buy?

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