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N531 XDP

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,113 mi
Last recorded176,113 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 XDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 176,113 miles

o/s h/lamp glass cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2009 175,889 miles

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

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

o/s h/lamp glass cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2008 164,919 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Jun 2007 147,695 miles

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes corroding

surface corrosion n/s floor pan

Pass 22 Jun 2006 135,713 miles

o/s/r tyre near minimum limits.

Fail 19 Jun 2006 135,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges , nail in tread.(suggest replaced)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 12,552 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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N531 XDP is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N531 XDP, 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

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What year was N531 XDP registered?

N531 XDP is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 12 October 1995.

Is N531 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N531 XDP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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