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N79 RTT

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,931 mi
Last recorded153,931 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 RTT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 153,931 miles

under body corrsion

Pass 6 Aug 2014 125,898 miles

condition of both front anti roll bar link arms upper and lower dust covers borderline

condition of both front bottom ball joint dust covers borderline

corrosion to rear floors

nearside door mirror missing

wear front tyres inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 119,773 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 119,710 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 116,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes worn

Fail 28 Sep 2012 116,258 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,565 miles

discs rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2011 106,555 miles

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

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

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

discs rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2010 99,700 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 99,700 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 96,632 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

corrosion on all brake discs

creak from offside rear suspension

noise from offside rear hub as wheel turns

suspect front brake pads deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2007 96,455 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)

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2006 93,529 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 93,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N79 RTT is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N79 RTT, 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 N79 RTT registered?

N79 RTT is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 1995.

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