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N493 WKK

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,266 mi
Last recorded102,266 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 WKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 100,712 miles

o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,337 miles

both front suspension rear arms inner bushes spliting and weak

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,496 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 82,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,150 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on condition of n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,622 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 57,414 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,257 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 52,432 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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N493 WKK 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 90.9%.

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 N493 WKK, 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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N493 WKK is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N493 WKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N493 WKK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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