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N148 YDP

1996 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,108 mi
Last recorded131,108 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 YDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 131,108 miles

front brake pads getting low

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front shocker damp

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front shocker damp

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes covered in greese

Fail 15 May 2015 131,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads getting low

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front shocker damp

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front shocker damp

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes covered in greese

Pass 14 May 2014 128,754 miles

fuel and brake pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre cut

Pass 10 Jun 2011 127,850 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 125,054 miles

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

both front anti roll bar links rubber cover has come away

Fail 3 Jun 2010 125,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front anti roll bar links rubber cover has come away

Pass 27 May 2009 117,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2009 117,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 108,815 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 102,098 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 94,008 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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N148 YDP is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N148 YDP, 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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N148 YDP is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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