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N63 RPG

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN63 RPG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 86,835 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 86,832 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,614 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 16 Nov 2020 85,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 Oct 2019 84,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,952 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 83,951 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,564 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,440 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 79,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 78,937 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,173 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 76,562 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 75,383 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 69,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 63,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,275 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on the inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,042 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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N63 RPG is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N63 RPG, 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 N63 RPG registered?

N63 RPG is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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