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N644 MHG

1995 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,790 mi
Last recorded124,790 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN644 MHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2020 124,790 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 121,910 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 121,878 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 121,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 119,900 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 119,900 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 118,881 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 118,881 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 117,732 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 115,320 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 115,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 16 Aug 2013 110,460 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 108,799 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 103,989 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 96,289 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 91,546 miles

rear numberplate showing slight deteration

Pass 8 Aug 2008 85,542 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 85,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,537 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 75,514 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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N644 MHG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N644 MHG, 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 N644 MHG registered?

N644 MHG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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