1995 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · N895 FDT
1995 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/08/1995. Recorded mileage 145,710 miles. MOT valid until 18/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,710 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
N895 FDT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 145,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N895 FDT Mileage History
- 16/01/2006101,931 mi
- 15/01/2007107,319 mi+5,388 mi
- 15/01/2008115,759 mi+8,440 mi
- 12/01/2009123,172 mi+7,413 mi
- 14/01/2010129,023 mi+5,851 mi
- 19/01/2011134,272 mi+5,249 mi
- 31/01/2011134,926 mi+654 mi
- 15/02/2012141,141 mi+6,215 mi
- 29/02/2012141,141 mi
- 02/03/2013141,306 mi+165 mi
- 04/03/2013141,306 mi
- 05/03/2014142,062 mi+756 mi
- 10/04/2015149,037 mi+6,975 mi
- 22/04/2016144,400 mi-4,637 mi
- 03/05/2016144,400 mi
- 23/05/2017144,521 mi+121 mi
- 10/01/2019144,563 mi+42 mi
- 10/06/2022144,625 mi+62 mi
- 05/07/2023145,103 mi+478 mi
- 20/06/2026145,710 mi+607 mi
Average of roughly 2,144 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N895 FDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 525 (N895 FDT) between January 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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