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N535 GPW

1995 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,625 mi
Last recorded136,625 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 GPW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 136,625 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 134,601 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced wing. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Body component insecure Spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose trim. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Seat bench insecure.

Steering wheel loose.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,304 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system rusty

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 134,301 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system rusty

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 131,540 miles

Undertray and covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2021 131,540 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Undertray and covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 121,657 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,605 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 119,605 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 117,876 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both,kick up incorrect way (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working properly switch incorrect (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 116,283 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,504 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 114,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 109,774 miles

Nearside 1 washer inop

Nearside Front jacking point holed

Nearside Rear jacking point corroding

Offside Front jacking point corroding

Offside Rear jacking point corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2018 109,770 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 1 washer inop

Nearside Front jacking point holed

Nearside Rear jacking point corroding

Offside Front jacking point corroding

Offside Rear jacking point corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 107,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 105,446 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,950 miles

slight imbalance in parking brake

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 89,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 84,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear and nearside front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,831 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear suspension beam nearside and offside mounts deteriating

Pass 26 Nov 2007 66,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,690 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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N535 GPW is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N535 GPW, 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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N535 GPW is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N535 GPW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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