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N150 JEX

1996 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,866 mi
Last recorded132,866 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN150 JEX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2011 132,866 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel pipes at rear corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 132,866 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel pipes at rear corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 130,669 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Self-leveling suspension pipes to rear corroded but not seriously weakened

Taigate offside strut disconnected

Pass 30 Nov 2009 126,795 miles

front to rear suspension pipes lightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 123,444 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 123,433 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 118,845 miles

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

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

Hi level stop light not working

Fail 3 Dec 2007 118,845 miles

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

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

Hi level stop light not working

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 111,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 111,803 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 105,949 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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N150 JEX 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 63.6%.

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 N150 JEX, 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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What year was N150 JEX registered?

N150 JEX is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N150 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N150 JEX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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