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N658 PUT

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,946 mi
Last recorded189,946 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN658 PUT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 189,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can not view the sills due to bodykit fiited

surface corrsion due being stood for period of time

Pass 17 Sep 2010 188,162 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 185,028 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 185,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 179,361 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 179,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

body sill covers fitted

child seat fited

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear beam bushes wearing

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 8 Feb 2006 172,689 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 172,689 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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N658 PUT is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N658 PUT, 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 N658 PUT registered?

N658 PUT is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 1995.

Is N658 PUT safe to buy?

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