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N790 FYG

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

231,034 mi
Last recorded231,034 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 FYG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 231,034 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2015 231,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 228,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2013 225,482 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front floor holed not in a prescribed area

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2013 225,438 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front floor holed not in a prescribed area

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 222,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2011 220,642 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 220,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 218,315 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 218,272 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 215,677 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 215,672 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 213,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 210,647 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 210,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 210,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 203,171 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 190,991 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 190,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning lamp staying on

fuel pipes corroded

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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N790 FYG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N790 FYG, 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 N790 FYG registered?

N790 FYG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 1995.

Is N790 FYG safe to buy?

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