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G6 FFN

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,326 mi
Last recorded127,326 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 FFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 127,326 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 127,326 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,287 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 112,921 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 109,272 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 108,682 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 104,674 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 104,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 103,354 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 95,257 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 75,487 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play In Bush (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play In Bush (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 75,302 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm gaiters. Marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm gaiter. Marked in chalk . (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G6 FFN is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G6 FFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G6 FFN registered?

G6 FFN is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is G6 FFN safe to buy?

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