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N861 ELU

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

231,895 mi
Last recorded231,895 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 ELU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 231,895 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 231,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 211,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2011 211,413 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 187,013 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 187,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2009 165,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 165,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 156,079 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 May 2007 147,775 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 129,961 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 129,961 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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N861 ELU is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N861 ELU, 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 N861 ELU registered?

N861 ELU is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 2 October 1995.

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