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N984 ERV

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,542 mi
Last recorded140,542 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 ERV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 140,542 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 140,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box both mounts missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/floor (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 135,020 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 130,083 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 130,044 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 124,895 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 120,742 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 120,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 114,149 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 114,148 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 108,898 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 108,898 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 100,855 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 87,836 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 81,176 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 77,700 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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N984 ERV is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N984 ERV, 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 N984 ERV registered?

N984 ERV is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 1995.

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