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N949 HGT

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,488 mi
Last recorded155,488 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 HGT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 155,488 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 151,983 miles

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

centre exhaust mount missing

Fail 5 Jul 2014 151,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 145,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have splits on the inner sidewalls

Pass 21 Mar 2012 137,189 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 137,165 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 132,315 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 132,315 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 128,654 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 128,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 120,927 miles

number plates characters told fitted in (2000)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 116,976 miles

advise dampness n/side front strut advise metal brake pipes painted

Pass 20 Sep 2006 113,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 113,403 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 113,403 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play in steering column lower spline.

Fail 2 Aug 2005 103,891 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside front suspension assembly

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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N949 HGT is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N949 HGT, 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 N949 HGT registered?

N949 HGT is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 1995.

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