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N884 MJR

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,080 mi
Last recorded109,080 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN884 MJR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2011 109,080 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

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)

all fuel pipes are very corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 106,338 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 106,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 98,470 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 98,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 95,405 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 95,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 91,667 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 86,045 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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N884 MJR is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N884 MJR, 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 N884 MJR registered?

N884 MJR is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N884 MJR safe to buy?

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