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N79 XGM

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

77,502 mi
Last recorded77,502 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 XGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 77,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2025 76,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2023 75,669 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 75,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong Rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,350 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 75,350 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,665 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 74,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,944 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,640 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 72,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 71,340 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 69,930 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,930 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,702 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 68,702 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,670 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 67,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 66,376 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,376 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,608 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,983 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 62,983 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,385 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,266 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 56,266 miles

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

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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N79 XGM is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N79 XGM, 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 N79 XGM registered?

N79 XGM is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 1995.

Is N79 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 XGM shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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