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N785 OGC

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,869 mi
Last recorded163,869 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 OGC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2014 163,869 miles

Both Rear CV gaitors are deteriorated

Both Sills are crushed and corroded

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers are fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 163,869 miles

Both Rear CV gaitors are deteriorated

Both Sills are crushed and corroded

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers are fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2013 160,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 160,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 157,285 miles

Engine oil leaks.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 152,427 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 147,952 miles

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

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

fuel lines rusty.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 142,757 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 142,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

All rear brake pipes rusty

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2008 138,074 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 134,397 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 129,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 125,623 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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N785 OGC is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N785 OGC, 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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N785 OGC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N785 OGC safe to buy?

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