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N398 FRK

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

136,172 mi
Last recorded136,172 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 FRK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 136,172 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 136,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 136,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 135,554 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 135,185 miles

both side sill look very rusty under plastic skirts

Fail 26 Jul 2023 135,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side sill look very rusty under plastic skirts

Pass 18 Jul 2022 134,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 133,965 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 133,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,513 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 133,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 130,027 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 130,027 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 128,943 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 128,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 127,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 125,997 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 125,997 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 123,980 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 123,980 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 120,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 120,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 120,854 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 118,927 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 117,251 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 115,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 111,319 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 105,816 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 101,552 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 101,552 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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N398 FRK 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 71%.

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 N398 FRK, 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 N398 FRK registered?

N398 FRK is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is N398 FRK safe to buy?

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