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N201 KGT

1996 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

153,830 mi
Last recorded153,830 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 KGT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 153,830 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 150,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 149,167 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 146,157 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 143,503 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 140,083 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 136,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 132,101 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,071 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 124,706 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 115,388 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 112,441 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,883 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 106,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 99,918 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,930 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 86,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 78,859 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 68,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N201 KGT is a 1996 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N201 KGT, 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 N201 KGT registered?

N201 KGT is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N201 KGT safe to buy?

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