1995 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · N301 CHJ
1995 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1995. Recorded mileage 96,051 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N301 CHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 96,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N301 CHJ Mileage History
- 20/10/202389,532 mi
- 23/08/202491,559 mi+2,027 mi
- 30/06/202593,714 mi+2,155 mi
- 15/07/202593,714 mi
- 07/07/202696,051 mi+2,337 mi
Average of roughly 2,402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N301 CHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 525 (N301 CHJ) between October 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed getting too hot (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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