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N251 HFW

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

88,607 mi
Last recorded88,607 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 HFW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 88,607 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 86,765 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 84,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,583 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 82,582 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,401 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,126 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,192 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 76,191 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 74,072 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 73,035 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear window damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded ALL. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 73,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear window damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded ALL. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 69,086 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

steering box has slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2015 69,086 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure bottom bolt (3.5.1l)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

steering box has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,790 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 66,790 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,943 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 64,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,325 miles

signs of surface corrosion on all the metal fuel and brake pipes

Fail 2 Aug 2012 63,325 miles

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

signs of surface corrosion on all the metal fuel and brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,013 miles

slight play in the offside front wheel / track arms ball joint

Pass 24 Jul 2010 57,867 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,271 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,124 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,910 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 52,910 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,195 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 48,195 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

offside and nearside rear sub frame mounting starting to split

Pass 14 Jul 2005 43,925 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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N251 HFW is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 N251 HFW, 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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N251 HFW is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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