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N532 KCD

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

219,067 mi
Last recorded219,067 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN532 KCD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 219,067 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front lowe arm bushes perished

oil leak from engin

rear no plate faded

rear subfram bushes perisahed

slight play in n/s/f ball jiont

Fail 12 Jul 2013 219,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front lowe arm bushes perished

oil leak from engin

rear no plate faded

rear subfram bushes perisahed

slight play in n/s/f ball jiont

Pass 3 Aug 2012 208,952 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

UNABLE TO FULLY ASSES OUTER SILLS DUE TO SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Aug 2011 196,466 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 196,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2010 184,623 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 184,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 177,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 170,681 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 170,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r wish bone, outer front mount rust coming from joint but no play.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 159,047 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 159,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 153,261 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 153,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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N532 KCD is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N532 KCD, 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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N532 KCD is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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