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N892 OYH

1995 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

250,944 mi
Last recorded250,944 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN892 OYH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 250,944 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight rust under car

Pass 4 Aug 2016 247,919 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 243,086 miles

slight rust under car

Pass 20 Aug 2014 240,126 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust back box heatshield insecure

n/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 240,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leaks

exhaust back box heatshield insecure

n/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 231,123 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Aug 2013 231,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2012 231,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f wiper blade is slightly split

Pass 19 Aug 2011 223,922 miles

aux belt and a.c belt has cracks on teeth

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f fog light lense cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2011 223,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aux belt and a.c belt has cracks on teeth

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f fog light lense cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2010 217,781 miles

both front suspension rear arms inner bushes spliting and weak

offside rear tyre has nails in tread

slight free play on steering

under vehicle rear fuel piping corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 212,583 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 212,583 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 207,415 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES AND GETTING NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

BOTH REAR A FRAME MOUNTS SPLIT

NEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING IDDLELER ARM HAS PLAY

NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION REAR ARM INNER BUSH SPLIT

NEAR SIDE REAR FUEL PIPING CORRODED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN TREAD REPARIABLE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD REPARIABLE

Pass 18 Aug 2007 199,723 miles

play in all moving parts of steering and front suspension. †o/s/r pittman arm bush has play. †breather pipe split.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 190,453 miles

BOTH REAR A FRAME MOUNTS SPLITING

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

NEAR SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

Pass 20 Aug 2005 182,331 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 182,331 miles

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

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

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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N892 OYH is a 1995 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N892 OYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N892 OYH registered?

N892 OYH is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 1995.

Is N892 OYH safe to buy?

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