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N603 FYG

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,413 mi
Last recorded178,413 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN603 FYG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 178,413 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn

Front brake pipes showing sign of corrosion

Fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2011 178,410 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear axle bushes worn

Front brake pipes showing sign of corrosion

Fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2010 178,404 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

All fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

All remaining brake pipe corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 168,545 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

nearside main beam glass stonechiped and holed

nearside sunvisor does not stow away fully

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2009 168,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside main beam glass stonechiped and holed

nearside sunvisor does not stow away fully

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2008 152,638 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2007 134,553 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 134,553 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2006 113,587 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 113,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre 3mm and wearing outer edges

nearside rear tyre 2.8mm

nearside sunvisor loose

offside front tyre 3.5mm and wearing outer edges

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

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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N603 FYG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N603 FYG, 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

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What year was N603 FYG registered?

N603 FYG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 1995.

Is N603 FYG safe to buy?

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