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N795 XAL

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

202,754 mi
Last recorded202,754 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN795 XAL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 202,754 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 202,754 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 202,076 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 202,076 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 201,079 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 201,079 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 199,831 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 199,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 197,927 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 197,927 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 197,898 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 196,758 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 196,748 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 190,320 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 183,971 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 183,960 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 174,787 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking in tread

front crossmember rusty

front pad sensor wire taped up

underside of car rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2014 174,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking in tread

front pad sensor wire taped up

underside of car rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2013 163,080 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 162,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 160,117 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 153,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 142,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 133,144 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 121,008 miles

nearside rear brake has slight restricted free movement

Pass 15 Nov 2007 115,789 miles

self leveling suspension system supply pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2007 115,789 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

self leveling suspension system supply pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2006 101,269 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 93,239 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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N795 XAL is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 N795 XAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N795 XAL registered?

N795 XAL is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 1995.

Is N795 XAL safe to buy?

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