MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,144 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted
front windscreen sun strip fitted
fuel pipe corroded
n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted
under-shield covers fitted
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exh silencer rubbers snapped (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted
fuel pipe corroded
n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted
under-shield covers fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear pittman joint, gaiters slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear pittman joint, gaiters slightly deteriorated
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear pittman joint dust cvers slightly deteriorated
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear pittman joint dust cvers slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front shock absorbers soft
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front shock absorbers soft
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges
offside front tyre worn smooth on edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight damage to front registration plate
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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N238 UPB is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 N238 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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N238 UPB is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 1996.
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