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N647 RPE

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,273 mi
Last recorded155,273 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN647 RPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 155,273 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 143,924 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2011 143,924 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 139,574 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 136,983 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 131,143 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 123,908 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 117,061 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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N647 RPE is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N647 RPE, 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 N647 RPE registered?

N647 RPE is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 24 August 1995.

Is N647 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N647 RPE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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