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N152 GUA

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,265 mi
Last recorded153,265 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 GUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 153,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 144,898 miles

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

rear brake disc worn

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Mar 2011 134,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 123,675 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 113,030 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2008 107,648 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 100,862 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 100,861 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 94,471 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 94,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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N152 GUA is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N152 GUA, 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 N152 GUA registered?

N152 GUA is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N152 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N152 GUA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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