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N301 CHJ

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,051 mi
Last recorded96,051 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN301 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 96,051 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 93,714 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 93,714 miles

Emissions unable to be completed getting too hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished (very poor condition)

Pass 23 Aug 2024 91,559 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 89,532 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,062 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,950 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 85,867 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,657 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 84,979 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,002 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,730 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,101 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,430 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,101 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 72,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,718 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,877 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 69,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,021 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 65,275 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 58,899 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 55,512 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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N301 CHJ is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N301 CHJ, 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 N301 CHJ registered?

N301 CHJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 1995.

Is N301 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N301 CHJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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