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N860 JGV

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,747 mi
Last recorded83,747 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 JGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 83,747 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,720 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 82,837 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 80,921 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 79,616 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 79,530 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 76,728 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 76,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2015 74,506 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 74,506 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 71,944 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,944 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 68,848 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 68,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 66,938 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,932 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 64,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,341 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,674 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,166 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,774 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 53,774 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2006 50,597 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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N860 JGV is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N860 JGV, 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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N860 JGV is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 1995.

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