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N956 VUY

1995 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,583 mi
Last recorded195,583 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 VUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 195,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 195,510 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 188,342 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 29 Nov 2012 188,341 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2011 183,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 183,165 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 176,534 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 176,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 172,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 172,589 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 163,225 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 163,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 151,965 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 141,187 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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N956 VUY is a 1995 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N956 VUY, 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 N956 VUY registered?

N956 VUY is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N956 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N956 VUY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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