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N203 NTL

1996 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,988 mi
Last recorded202,988 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 NTL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 202,988 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 182,349 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 165,400 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 165,400 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 147,143 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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N203 NTL is a 1996 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N203 NTL, 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 N203 NTL registered?

N203 NTL is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N203 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N203 NTL shows 5 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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