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N806 XAL

1995 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,299 mi
Last recorded165,299 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN806 XAL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 165,299 miles

Adv. Offside rear sill corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2014 165,297 miles

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

Adv. Offside rear sill corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 156,669 miles

adv. brake pipes coated with oil - cannot fully inspect.

Fail 8 May 2013 156,668 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

adv. brake pipes coated with oil - cannot fully inspect.

Pass 2 May 2012 145,855 miles

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

Nearside hand brake performance low

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 135,113 miles

Diesel emissions high until fully warm.

Front and rear brake discs worn - performance ok.

Fuel lines rusty, no leaks.

N/S/F wheel rough when rotated, slight noise.

Oil leak.

Fail 11 May 2011 135,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Diesel emissions high until fully warm.

Front and rear brake discs worn - performance ok.

Fuel lines rusty, no leaks.

N/S/F wheel rough when rotated, slight noise.

Oil leak.

Pass 26 May 2010 151,041 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 May 2010 151,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 145,089 miles

All 4 brake discs pitted on edges.

Slight weep from rear differential.

Fail 27 May 2009 145,087 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 140,089 miles

corrosion to fuel lines

Pass 8 Nov 2006 129,095 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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N806 XAL is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N806 XAL, 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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N806 XAL is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 12 October 1995.

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