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N891 LGD

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,324 mi
Last recorded183,324 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 LGD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 183,324 miles

nearside and offside wing mirrors taped up

Pass 5 Dec 2011 178,359 miles

front propshaft coupling split

Fail 21 Nov 2011 178,121 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front propshaft coupling split

Pass 18 Nov 2010 172,223 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front propshaft coupling split

Pass 23 Nov 2009 167,681 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 167,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2008 161,487 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 155,559 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 148,906 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 140,819 miles

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

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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N891 LGD is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N891 LGD, 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 N891 LGD registered?

N891 LGD is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 6 November 1995.

Is N891 LGD safe to buy?

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