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N690 URD

1995 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,233 mi
Last recorded130,233 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 URD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 130,233 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 31 May 2022 126,746 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 126,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 126,672 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 125,479 miles

some under-body component corrosion

Fail 16 May 2019 125,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some under-body component corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2018 124,070 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 124,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 122,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

THIS VEHICLE IS A 525 NOT A 730 AS SHOWN ON THE MOT CERTIFICATE

Fail 3 Feb 2017 122,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

THIS VEHICLE IS A 525 NOT A 730 AS SHOWN ON THE MOT CERTIFICATE

Pass 29 Feb 2016 115,573 miles

Front wipers

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

Offside Rear brake pads sensor wire broken

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,027 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 107,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 97,831 miles

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

front and rear brake discs wearing

general wear steering joints

n/s/r tyre inner wall perishing

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2012 88,474 miles

general wear steering joints

n/s wiper split

Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,816 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,667 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,703 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,448 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 35,458 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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N690 URD is a 1995 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N690 URD, 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 N690 URD registered?

N690 URD is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N690 URD safe to buy?

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