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N977 DVT

1995 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,932 mi
Last recorded116,932 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 DVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 116,932 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 107,629 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 94,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 90,600 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 90,318 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,103 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 83,763 miles

brake pipes heavily greased makeing assesment difficult

Fail 24 Sep 2005 83,763 miles

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

brake pipes heavily greased makeing assesment difficult

fuel pipes corroded

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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N977 DVT is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N977 DVT, 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 N977 DVT registered?

N977 DVT is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 1995.

Is N977 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N977 DVT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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