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N954 WDC

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,899 mi
Last recorded139,899 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN954 WDC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 139,899 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 139,028 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slightly cracked

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 136,910 miles

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 134,436 miles

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

advise fuel pipes rusting

Fail 14 Feb 2012 134,434 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise fuel pipes rusting

Pass 2 Feb 2011 132,158 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 130,503 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 127,937 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 126,042 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 123,574 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 120,051 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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N954 WDC is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N954 WDC, 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 N954 WDC registered?

N954 WDC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 1995.

Is N954 WDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N954 WDC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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