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N975 MFR

1995 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

267,749 mi
Last recorded267,749 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 MFR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 267,749 miles

corrosion on inner sills

Pass 10 Jul 2014 252,823 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel smell engine bay -- no leak found

fuel tank damp

Fail 8 Jul 2014 252,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

fuel smell engine bay -- no leak found

fuel tank damp

Fail 5 Jul 2014 252,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 233,757 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 236,578 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 228,089 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 228,087 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 221,631 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 201,010 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 200,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front bump stops deteriated

fuel leak suspect injector pump

nearside front seat belt stalk difficult to release under tension

rear anti roll bar link rods worn

rear brake discs corroded,worn and scored

windscreen scratched in zone a

Pass 17 Sep 2008 174,446 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded,front brake discs getting thin

Fail 13 Sep 2008 174,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded,front brake discs getting thin

Pass 30 Aug 2007 159,059 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 150,082 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2006 150,082 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2005 141,660 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 141,660 miles

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

registration plates discoloured

Fail 11 Aug 2005 141,660 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

registration plates discoloured

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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N975 MFR is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N975 MFR, 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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N975 MFR is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 1995.

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