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N904 SPJ

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,724 mi
Last recorded157,724 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 SPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 157,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on fuel pipes

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe bushes perished

slight play in steering

Fail 31 Oct 2011 157,717 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear subframe bushes nearly worn to excess

Pass 10 Nov 2010 157,432 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and rusty not quite to excess

Pass 5 Nov 2009 154,668 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 154,664 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Nov 2008 147,065 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Nov 2007 140,848 miles

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

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

rear cross beam bushes worn

Pass 1 Nov 2006 136,717 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 133,480 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

front tyres worn inner edges not to excess yet

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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N904 SPJ 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 77.8%.

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 N904 SPJ, 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 N904 SPJ registered?

N904 SPJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 1995.

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