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N737 APU

1995 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,200 mi
Last recorded102,200 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN737 APU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,200 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,188 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 100,441 miles

both rear tyres getting low 225/60/15

Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,498 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,003 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 95,342 miles

rear exhust rubbers broken but system supported at present

Fail 5 Feb 2015 95,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear exhust rubbers broken but system supported at present

Pass 8 Feb 2014 92,714 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 91,983 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 91,983 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 88,131 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,497 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 85,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 82,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,963 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 76,772 miles

FRONT /REAR PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT UNABLE TO VIEW FULLY BOTH REAR TYRES WORN O/S/F/TYRE CRACKING TO O/WALL

Pass 4 Apr 2006 74,971 miles

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

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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N737 APU is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N737 APU, 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 N737 APU registered?

N737 APU is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N737 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N737 APU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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