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N513 DPO

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,274 mi
Last recorded196,274 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN513 DPO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 196,274 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Oct 2012 190,240 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 190,240 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 183,922 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 170,904 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 154,908 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 135,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 135,223 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 129,405 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 129,067 miles

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

offside rear tyre scuffed bald around inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2005 122,680 miles

Both nearside tyres on limit and bold on edge

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Aug 2005 122,367 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres @ 2mm plus both tyres scuffed out on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre scuffed out on inner edge plus scuffed on outer edge

tyre size = TD230/55 ZR 390

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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N513 DPO is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N513 DPO, 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 N513 DPO registered?

N513 DPO is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N513 DPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N513 DPO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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