CarVerify

Free Car Check

N250 EKR

1996 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 EKR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021

Couldn't test rear seats or seat belts

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Couldn't test rear seats or seat belts

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020

Exhaust silencer slightly loose two rubber mountins broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to do full seatbelt check due to iterms in rear

Pass 30 Oct 2019

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 136,654 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen paten wrong pos bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 135,573 miles

unable to test rear seatbelt due to car full in rear

Fail 1 Nov 2017

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pateren (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of nearside body sill underneathe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of divers sill at rear underneathe (6.1.B.2)

unable to test rear seatbelt due to car full in rear

Pass 1 Nov 2016
Fail 1 Nov 2016

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 133,155 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 130,313 miles

unable to check rear seatbelt due to personal iterms in rear

Fail 30 Oct 2014 130,312 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to check rear seatbelt due to personal iterms in rear

Pass 29 Oct 2013 108,098 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,520 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 126,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner and outter sidewalls badly scuffed

nearside rear inner edge of rim slightly bent

Pass 2 Nov 2011 124,466 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 124,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 122,786 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 116,824 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 116,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 114,152 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 109,821 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 105,883 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N250 EKR is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N250 EKR, 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

How do I check the history of N250 EKR?

You can check the full history of N250 EKR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N250 EKR registered?

N250 EKR is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N250 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N250 EKR shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N250 EKR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N250 EKR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.