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N519 LMW

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,133 mi
Last recorded73,133 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN519 LMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025 73,133 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 73,093 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,989 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 72,934 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 72,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 72,785 miles

slight shock leaking nsf,front bump stops deterioated,front number plate deterioated.

Fail 9 Dec 2021 72,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

slight shock leaking nsf,front bump stops deterioated,front number plate deterioated.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,678 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 72,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,357 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 72,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded multi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides top bump stops deterioated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all brake hoses perishing evident

Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,970 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

evidence of perishing evident on all brake hoses

Fail 25 Sep 2018 71,970 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

evidence of perishing evident on all brake hoses

Fail 6 Jul 2017 71,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 71,280 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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N519 LMW is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N519 LMW, 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 N519 LMW registered?

N519 LMW is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 1995.

Is N519 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N519 LMW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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