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N141 KGH

1996 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 KGH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to suspension componants

Pass 19 Jul 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower fore most arm inner buhses (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and have some cuts (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp by reverse (1.3.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top sill/door slams (5.2.6)

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

corrosion and damage and repairs to sills

dampness around fuel fillter

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to floor pan/inner sills/chassis legs/boot floor

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2015 153,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

advanced play in ns steering linkage close to limits

corrosion and damage and repairs to sills

corrosion to both rear top sill/door slams

corrosion to floor pan/inner sills/chassis legs/boot floor

exhaust corroded

front tyres have some cuts

Fail 21 Jul 2015 153,222 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

advanced play in ns steering linkage close to limits

corrosion and damage and repairs to sills

corrosion to both rear top sill/door slams

corrosion to floor pan/inner sills/chassis legs/boot floor

exhaust corroded

front tyres have some cuts

Fail 16 Jun 2015 153,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear flexible brake hose ferruls corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

cuts to front tyres

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 146,673 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to metal brake pipes

rear axle beam bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 May 2014 146,639 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to metal brake pipes

rear axle beam bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 May 2013 135,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber perished

slight corrosion to n/s/f floor pan/sill

slight free play in steering

Pass 5 May 2012 122,010 miles

both headlight aims on upper limit

oil dampness around power steering pipes

s;ight play in steering box

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 7 May 2011 110,041 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

corrosion to n/s/f floor

front flexi hoses age cracking

fuel pipes corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

movement in steering system

o/s headlight aim on upper limit

rear beam bushes in poor condiction

slight corrosion to inner/outer sills

unable to check hydrolics fully due to rain water

Pass 15 Apr 2010 101,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate showing signs water damage

Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,317 miles

screen stone chipped

Pass 18 Jul 2006 91,104 miles

front disc lipped

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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N141 KGH is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N141 KGH, 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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N141 KGH is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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