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N213 UPB

1996 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

160,155 mi
Last recorded160,155 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 UPB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 160,155 miles

Both rear subframe mounts perished and cracking.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Centre exhaust mounting rubbers stretched and perished.

Drivers side front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

Drivers side frront top swtrut mount has slight lift and play.

Front to rear metal brake pipe getting corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear exhaust silencer getting corroded.

Rear left to right metal braked pipe getting corroded and has been previously greased .

Rear metal fuel pipes getting corroded.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 160,155 miles

Both rear subframe mounts perished and cracking.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Centre exhaust mounting rubbers stretched and perished.

Drivers side front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

Drivers side frront top swtrut mount has slight lift and play.

Front to rear metal brake pipe getting corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear exhaust silencer getting corroded.

Rear left to right metal braked pipe getting corroded and has been previously greased .

Rear metal fuel pipes getting corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 153,916 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 153,916 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

advise front pads low

advise n/s front tyre on 2mm on outer edge

advise o/s front tyre on 2mm on inner edge

advise o/s rear tyre on 2mm

advise reverse lights not working

Fail 5 Jan 2009 153,916 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

advise front pads low

advise n/s front tyre on 2mm on outer edge

advise o/s front tyre on 2mm on inner edge

advise o/s rear tyre on 2mm

advise reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Jan 2008 145,943 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 145,943 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 138,842 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 138,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 129,895 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 129,895 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N213 UPB is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 N213 UPB, 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 N213 UPB registered?

N213 UPB is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N213 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N213 UPB shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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