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N223 UPB

1996 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,520 mi
Last recorded96,520 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 UPB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2007 96,520 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 96,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

DRIVERS SUN VISOR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW.

L/H HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

SLIGHT LEAK AT HOSE FROM POWER STEERING RESERVOIR.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 87,596 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 87,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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N223 UPB is a 1996 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N223 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N223 UPB registered?

N223 UPB is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N223 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 UPB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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