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N126 YGM

1996 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,447 mi
Last recorded173,447 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 YGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 173,447 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 168,452 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 163,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

fuel pipes corroded

lockable fuel cap cover missing

rear sidelights slightly dim

Fail 10 Jul 2012 163,422 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

fuel pipes corroded

lockable fuel cap cover missing

misfire

oil level warning lamp on

rear sidelights slightly dim

Pass 13 Jul 2011 158,274 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 153,575 miles

centre exhaust has two rubber mounts broken but exhaust still secure

fuel flap missing

Pass 14 Jul 2009 148,018 miles

Airbag warning light on

High level brake light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering box drop arm

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 147,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Airbag warning light on

High level brake light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering box drop arm

Steering box damp

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 142,216 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

chip in windscreen zone B

front number plate water damaged, recommend this plate to be replaced

fuel pies corroded

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre wearing low and on legal limit on inner edge

oil leak

rear number plate cracked, recommend this plate to be replaced

steering box weeping

Pass 20 Jun 2007 134,251 miles

air bag light on

front number plate marked

rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2006 124,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 114,086 miles

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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N126 YGM is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 137,025 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 N126 YGM, 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 30 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N126 YGM is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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