1995 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · N70 MBH
1995 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1995. Recorded mileage 206,360 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2498cc
N70 MBH Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/10/2011
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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N70 MBH Mileage History
- 04/09/2006130,493 mi
- 12/09/2007147,631 mi+17,138 mi
- 12/09/2008162,727 mi+15,096 mi
- 12/09/2008162,727 mi
- 21/09/2009176,020 mi+13,293 mi
- 21/09/2009176,020 mi
- 24/09/2010206,360 mi+30,340 mi
Average of roughly 18,708 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
N70 MBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 525 (N70 MBH) between September 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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