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N551 WBU

1995 BMW 525

Purple Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,542 mi
Last recorded156,542 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 WBU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 156,542 miles

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f door interior panel missing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres close to limit & worn on edges

Fail 6 Jan 2006 134,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper poor

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edges and has a cut in the tread.reccomend replacing soon

rear axle bushes split

rear number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2006 134,386 miles

n/s wiper poor

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edges and has a cut in the tread.reccomend replacing soon

rear axle bushes split

rear number plate cracked

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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N551 WBU is a 1995 BMW 525 in Purple with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N551 WBU, 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

How do I check the history of N551 WBU?

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What year was N551 WBU registered?

N551 WBU is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N551 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 WBU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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