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N233 XAN

1996 BMW 525

Silver Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

244,715 mi
Last recorded244,715 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 XAN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 244,715 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link bottom boot damaged

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front and rear tyre perished

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

sill kit fitted

slight play front steering joints

Fail 6 Dec 2013 244,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside front anti roll bar drop link bottom boot damaged

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front and rear tyre perished

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

sill kit fitted

slight play front steering joints

Pass 29 Nov 2012 239,856 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link bottom boot damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2011 236,648 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

offside front main beam lense damaged

Pass 16 May 2011 234,375 miles

fuel cap damaged

nearside front drop link bottom boot split

offside front head light damaged

rear number plate cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2010 229,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear tyre's starting to wear.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 225,819 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2008 221,779 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 218,917 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 218,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre worn on inner eage

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 Apr 2006 200,036 miles

o/s/r tyre worn edges

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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N233 XAN is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N233 XAN, 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 N233 XAN registered?

N233 XAN is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N233 XAN safe to buy?

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