1995 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · M550 AOW
1995 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1995. Recorded mileage 177,641 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2494cc
M550 AOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 177,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M550 AOW Mileage History
- 19/08/2022172,958 mi
- 23/08/2023173,085 mi+127 mi
- 13/09/2024174,401 mi+1,316 mi
- 13/09/2024174,478 mi+77 mi
- 08/09/2025177,641 mi+3,163 mi
Average of roughly 1,533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M550 AOW 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 (M550 AOW) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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