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N726 TRX

1995 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,156 mi
Last recorded205,156 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN726 TRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 205,156 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 205,156 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 198,161 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres split on inner side walls but not showing cords

both aux belts worn/cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2009 190,032 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both aux drive belts worn/cracking

near side rear tyre inner side wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 190,031 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both aux drive belts worn/cracking

near side rear tyre inner side wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 181,882 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 171,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

two rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2006 164,907 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 153,966 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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N726 TRX is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N726 TRX, 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 N726 TRX registered?

N726 TRX is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N726 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N726 TRX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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