MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,068 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
fuel pipes rusty
parking brake efficiency @ 17%
rear springs rusty
rear tyres bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel pipes rusty
rear springs rusty
rear tyres bald on inner edge
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both rear tyres worn close to limit & bald on inner edge
front to rear & rear brake pipes rusty
offside front brake pipe rusty
pad warning lamp on
rear discs rusty
rear subframe bushes worn slightly
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both rear tyres worn close to limit & bald on inner edge
front to rear & rear brake pipes rusty
offside front brake pipe rusty
pad warning lamp on
rear discs rusty
rear subframe bushes worn slightly
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
REAR DISCS RUSTY
REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE
front to rear & rear brake pipes rusty
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
REAR DISCS RUSTY
REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE
front to rear & rear brake pipes rusty
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake warning lamp staying on
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front propshaft rubber coupling split.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front propshaft rubber coupling split.
Hand brake lever travel high
both front tyres worn inner edge
brake warning light on
slight play in both front steering drag links
Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
both front tyres worn inner edge
brake warning light on
slight play in both front steering drag links
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
brake pad warning light on
brake pad warning light staying on
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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N226 XGM is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N226 XGM, 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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N226 XGM is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 1996.
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