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N133 MHG

1996 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

207,792 mi
Last recorded207,792 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 MHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 207,792 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 207,792 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 205,112 miles

Sill skirts fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 7 May 2015 205,112 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S reverse light not working

Sill skirts fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 202,400 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 202,360 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 198,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 195,249 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 195,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 191,418 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 188,254 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 188,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 184,676 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 184,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2008 178,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 174,169 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 166,265 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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N133 MHG is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N133 MHG, 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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N133 MHG is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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