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N26 JSP

1996 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

300,930 mi
Last recorded300,930 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 JSP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2022 300,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 288,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 269,768 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 264,063 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks

Pass 16 Mar 2012 263,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 263,937 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 261,782 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 258,678 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 254,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 245,699 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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N26 JSP is a 1996 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N26 JSP, 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 N26 JSP registered?

N26 JSP is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N26 JSP safe to buy?

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