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N864 LGD

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,772 mi
Last recorded26,772 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN864 LGD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 26,772 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 26,766 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust pipe mount broken but still secure by other mounts

Pass 10 Apr 2025 24,144 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 22,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 21,434 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 19,595 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,136 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 18,016 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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N864 LGD is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N864 LGD, 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 N864 LGD registered?

N864 LGD is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 1995.

Is N864 LGD safe to buy?

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