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N825 PFJ

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,617 mi
Last recorded206,617 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN825 PFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 206,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 202,030 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 199,151 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 196,282 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted#

Pass 15 Jan 2021 194,467 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted#

Pass 10 Jan 2020 192,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 186,700 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 181,980 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 181,986 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 172,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

emissions erratic

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2015 164,970 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 160,167 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from nearside rear wheel on rotation

Pass 29 Jul 2013 156,646 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 156,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 151,553 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 146,190 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 146,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 141,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 134,832 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 119,652 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 128,756 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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 123,221 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 117,154 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 111,771 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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N825 PFJ is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N825 PFJ, 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 N825 PFJ registered?

N825 PFJ is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N825 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N825 PFJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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