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N867 JGV

1995 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,277 mi
Last recorded166,277 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN867 JGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 166,277 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 166,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 156,965 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside parking brake effort low

nearside rear brake pipe corroding ( junction to hose)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

nearside steering idler slight play in bush

Fail 19 Oct 2009 156,937 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside parking brake effort low

nearside rear brake pipe corroding ( junction to hose)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

nearside steering idler slight play in bush

Pass 18 Nov 2008 144,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 144,761 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 132,326 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 131,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 117,105 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 103,462 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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N867 JGV is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N867 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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N867 JGV is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 1995.

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