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N363 AWJ

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,572 mi
Last recorded157,572 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN363 AWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 157,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside and offside sills corroded/holed

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded/flaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 157,562 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords in bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside sill outer covers slightly loose at front

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 5,6,2,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded/flaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 149,988 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 149,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres cut to cords on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,5,2,mm to zero on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 142,637 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 123,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

body has corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2014 121,629 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 120,141 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r arch getting rusty

o/s/f tyre very low of tread on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 117,705 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2012 117,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 115,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 115,740 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 113,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 113,472 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 111,442 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 108,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 105,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 102,623 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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N363 AWJ is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N363 AWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N363 AWJ registered?

N363 AWJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N363 AWJ safe to buy?

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