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N581 SFX

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,716 mi
Last recorded155,716 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 SFX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 155,716 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 155,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 150,019 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 149,988 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 146,222 miles

fuel lines corroded

offside front lower ball joint (front arm) slight seapage

Fail 6 Feb 2012 146,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

fuel lines corroded

offside front lower ball joint (front arm) slight seapage

Pass 9 Feb 2011 141,909 miles

appears to be coolant leaking down onto near side front floor panel

brake and fuel lines corroding and painted black

ice white front side lights

numerous areas of corrosion

slight end float at steering wheel

Fail 9 Feb 2011 141,909 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

appears to be coolant leaking down onto near side front floor panel

brake and fuel lines corroding and painted black

ice white front side lights

numerous areas of corrosion

slight end float at steering wheel

Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,975 miles

Rear tyres worn too legal limit

Pass 16 Dec 2008 120,901 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 112,436 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 106,815 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 101,616 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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N581 SFX is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N581 SFX, 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 N581 SFX registered?

N581 SFX is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 1995.

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