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N657 FLA

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

191,139 mi
Last recorded191,139 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 FLA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 191,139 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 183,694 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 180,302 miles

nearside front disc worn

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front disc worn

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 4 Jan 2012 180,302 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front disc worn

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front disc worn

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 175,612 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front and rear discs worn

offside main beam lamp cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2009 170,658 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 167,922 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 157,913 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 145,029 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 138,901 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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N657 FLA is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N657 FLA, 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 N657 FLA registered?

N657 FLA is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 14 August 1995.

Is N657 FLA safe to buy?

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