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N918 HDE

1995 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

192,434 mi
Last recorded192,434 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN918 HDE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 192,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 190,249 miles

steering box has slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2015 184,006 miles

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

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

nearside and offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 180,343 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 178,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 178,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 178,148 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 175,488 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 175,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 173,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 170,665 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 164,353 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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N918 HDE is a 1995 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N918 HDE, 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 N918 HDE registered?

N918 HDE is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 1995.

Is N918 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N918 HDE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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