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N238 WDB

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,478 mi
Last recorded124,478 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 WDB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 124,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 123,491 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 119,356 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE RUST

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES CRACKED/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,083 miles

headlight beam pattens weak

Fail 8 Dec 2020 113,888 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlight beam pattens weak

Pass 4 Jun 2019 106,192 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSSMEMBER OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL SHOWING SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 105,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 105,286 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 105,286 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 103,568 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 103,565 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine emission limit too high (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function spring carry broken (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,609 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 102,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 101,601 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Aug 2012 97,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 88,505 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 82,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 82,249 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 77,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,362 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 75,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 72,267 miles

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

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

offside front tyre showing slight wear

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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N238 WDB is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N238 WDB, 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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N238 WDB is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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