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N506 GCW

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,685 mi
Last recorded87,685 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 GCW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 87,685 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 86,962 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 86,883 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,685 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,503 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 84,218 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 83,117 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 81,989 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 81,989 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 80,673 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 79,590 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 78,798 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 77,948 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 77,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2009 76,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 76,282 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 74,125 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 72,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 72,006 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 72,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 68,512 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 68,512 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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N506 GCW is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N506 GCW, 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 N506 GCW registered?

N506 GCW is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N506 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N506 GCW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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