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N515 FOR

1995 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,733 mi
Last recorded187,733 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 FOR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 187,733 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 187,733 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 180,863 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007
Fail 13 Dec 2007

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 164,852 miles

rear silencer has been repaired but is in poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2006 164,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 153,861 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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N515 FOR is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N515 FOR, 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 N515 FOR registered?

N515 FOR is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N515 FOR safe to buy?

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