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N545 WKK

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,940 mi
Last recorded211,940 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 WKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 211,940 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 211,445 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 211,445 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting of floor /body sill underneath near seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking going to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 209,443 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 205,515 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 200,509 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Fail 24 Oct 2017 200,509 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake poor (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 24 Oct 2016 194,690 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 194,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 189,318 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 183,975 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 176,724 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 170,113 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 170,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 164,148 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2010 155,669 miles

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

oil leaks suspect oil cooler pipe from gearbox to radiator

Pass 30 Nov 2010 155,669 miles

oil leaks suspect oil cooler pipe from gearbox to radiator

Pass 24 Nov 2009 147,777 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 147,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 139,855 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 131,999 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 120,460 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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N545 WKK is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N545 WKK, 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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N545 WKK is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 9 August 1995.

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