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N599 GLH

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,675 mi
Last recorded166,675 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN599 GLH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 166,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 corners (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease seepage (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close = devoid of tread inside but clearly not full depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to arm (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has had a temporary repair (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 166,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 corners (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease seepage (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close = devoid of tread inside but clearly not full depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to arm (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has had a temporary repair (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 149,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 149,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 141,874 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 141,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal hard

Pass 29 Jul 2013 126,346 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 126,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 122,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear axle mount bushes splitting

Pass 1 Aug 2011 126,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 126,066 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 124,217 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 119,133 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S/F/OUTER EDGE ON TYRE WORN

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 119,133 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S/F/OUTER EDGE ON TYRE WORN

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 113,773 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

nsf tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 30 Jul 2007 113,762 miles

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

nsf tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2006 106,784 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 106,784 miles

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

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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N599 GLH is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N599 GLH, 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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N599 GLH is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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