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M875 GBJ

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,736 mi
Last recorded119,736 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM875 GBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 119,736 miles

full under body under sealed

Pass 12 Aug 2024 118,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

full under body has being under sealed

Pass 7 Aug 2021 115,314 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 114,828 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 113,773 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 108,589 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 103,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 103,480 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 99,753 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2014 99,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 95,523 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 95,523 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 92,103 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 92,103 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,534 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 87,534 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,017 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 76,889 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 73,443 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 69,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 59,637 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 59,637 miles

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

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

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

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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M875 GBJ is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M875 GBJ, 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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M875 GBJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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