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N502 XRJ

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,775 mi
Last recorded170,775 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 XRJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 170,775 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 163,040 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 163,040 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 155,194 miles

front brake pads wearing thin & brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing thin & brake discs worn

Pass 20 Dec 2005 146,410 miles

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

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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N502 XRJ is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N502 XRJ, 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

How do I check the history of N502 XRJ?

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What year was N502 XRJ registered?

N502 XRJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is N502 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N502 XRJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N502 XRJ have outstanding finance?

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