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N319 NEC

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,001 mi
Last recorded126,001 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN319 NEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 126,001 miles

cant see outer sills as covered up

inner sills rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2024 108,956 miles

both inner sills rusty cant see outer sills as covered up

Fail 29 Jul 2022 108,518 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 103,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 101,885 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 101,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 101,653 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front section of sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,812 miles

Nearside Front section of inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,244 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 93,244 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,959 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

all tyres wearing uneven

front exhaust mount corroded off

Fail 16 Feb 2015 88,959 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

all tyres wearing uneven

front exhaust mount corroded off

Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,547 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 81,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,409 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,210 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 78,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,910 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,345 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 70,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 66,683 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,328 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,731 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 56,817 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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N319 NEC is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N319 NEC, 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 N319 NEC registered?

N319 NEC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N319 NEC safe to buy?

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