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N239 EWG

1996 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,275 mi
Last recorded189,275 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 EWG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 189,275 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 181,717 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 181,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 176,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 175,005 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 167,169 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 157,425 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 147,294 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 147,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 138,397 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 129,095 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 122,095 miles

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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N239 EWG is a 1996 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N239 EWG, 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 N239 EWG registered?

N239 EWG is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N239 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N239 EWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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