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N995 HVX

1995 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

251,477 mi
Last recorded251,477 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN995 HVX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 251,477 miles

run flat tyres fitted to non-runflat rims all round

Fail 29 Sep 2017 251,467 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link broken (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills near front and floor as marked (selt belt mounts to seat belt) (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sills both sides (suspect more under body plastics) and under floor as marked (2.4.A.3)

centre eshaust mount broken but system still supported

front bumper loose on n/s

run flat tyres fitted to non-runflat rims all round

Pass 7 Oct 2016 230,699 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 230,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure main beam (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 214,135 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Aug 2015 214,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp insecure 2 sides (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 sides (8.2.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Jul 2014 193,734 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 182,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 182,455 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 166,685 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/front suspension rubber bump stop perished

Fail 23 May 2012 166,679 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

airbag light on

front discs lipped

n/s/front shockabsorber bump stop perished

rear bumper damaged fouling exhaust

rear discs heavilly scored

Pass 6 Jun 2011 162,030 miles

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

all coil springs corroding

offside and nearside front inner cv boots split to excess and leaking grease

rear discs corroded

srs light on

Fail 31 May 2011 162,030 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all coil springs corroding

front to centre exhaust heat shield loose and corroded

fuel filter cable tied up

offside and nearside front inner cv boots split to excess and leaking grease

rear discs corroded

srs light on

Pass 7 May 2010 152,039 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2010 152,020 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2010 152,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre and o/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2009 137,145 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 136,878 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack slight leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 132,576 miles

front brake discs lipped

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 12 Mar 2007 131,062 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 131,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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N995 HVX is a 1995 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 N995 HVX, 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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N995 HVX is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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