MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,538 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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brake pad warning wire broken on n/s/f
front n/o plate cracked
fuel pipes at rear corroding
n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges
n/s/r brake binding slightly
plastic over sills fitted
slight movement in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
brake pad warning wire broken on n/s/f
front n/o plate cracked
fuel pipes at rear corroding
n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges
n/s/r brake binding slightly
plastic over sills fitted
slight movement in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint
front n/o plate cracked
o/s/r inner brake disc surface corroding
plastic over sills fitted
slight movement pressent in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint
some wetness pressent around fual tank anable to see any leaks
steel brake pipe front/rear corroding
steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r flexy brake hoses showing corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel lines at n/s/r floor pan showing corrosion.
o/s/f headlamp aim just on upper limit
rear brake disc inner surfaces corroding
steel brake front/rear showing corrosion
steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r showing corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering steel pipes insecure at front crossmember.
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N185 VRD is a 1996 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 N185 VRD, 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 N185 VRD registered?
N185 VRD is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N185 VRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for N185 VRD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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