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N51 JGH

1995 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

274,632 mi
Last recorded274,632 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 JGH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 274,632 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2020 265,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 251,861 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

nearside steering idler worn/play

offside rear floor area corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 251,861 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

nearside steering idler worn/play

offside rear floor area corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 242,250 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Both rear anti roll bar linkages starting to perish and split, but have no play.

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seat bases missing. ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 242,220 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Support arm to rear main arm. (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Both rear anti roll bar linkages starting to perish and split, but have no play.

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seat bases missing. ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 242,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 237,228 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 237,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure beam pattern moving (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 237,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner headlamp damp, but working correctly at time of test.

Nearside headlamp on upper height limit of adjustment.

Parking brake does not lock and has low performance.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 237,196 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner headlamp damp, but working correctly at time of test.

Nearside headlamp on upper height limit of adjustment.

Parking brake does not lock and has low performance.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 237,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 229,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front bump stops perished

nsf fog lamp missing and wires loose

rear bump stops perished

Fail 1 Oct 2013 229,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front bump stops perished

nsf fog lamp missing and wires loose

rear bump stops perished

Pass 5 Sep 2012 219,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 219,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear anti roll bar linkbars bushes perished

Pass 23 Jul 2011 207,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper spindal worn

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Jun 2010

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fog lights not working

nearside wiper spindal worn

rear number plate starting to delaminate

track rod ends both sides dust covers are splitting/rubber perished

Pass 6 Jun 2009 185,594 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 185,389 miles

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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake reading irratic reading and foot pedal slightly pulsating

high uneven front brake reading on brake tester

starter motor sticking not always engaging

Pass 15 Dec 2007 175,194 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel pipes cleaned and oiled to protect them

Fail 11 Dec 2007 175,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 166,332 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 166,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate broken

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar dropt link bushes split

Pass 9 Nov 2005 155,438 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 155,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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N51 JGH is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 N51 JGH, 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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N51 JGH is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 1995.

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