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N707 FLA

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,381 mi
Last recorded90,381 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN707 FLA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 90,381 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 90,313 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 90,253 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 90,241 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 90,229 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 90,218 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 90,106 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,976 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,876 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,690 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 89,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 86,368 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

steel fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,591 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 82,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 80,173 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2006 78,068 miles

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)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2005 76,852 miles

Both rear camber limiters badly worn

Cuts in o/s/f & o/s/r tyre outer sidewalls nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2005 76,852 miles

Both rear camber limiters badly worn

Cuts in o/s/f & o/s/r tyre outer sidewalls nail in o/s/r tyre

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

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

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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N707 FLA is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N707 FLA, 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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N707 FLA is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N707 FLA safe to buy?

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