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N282 CWG

1996 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,150 mi
Last recorded100,150 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 CWG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 May 2008 100,150 miles

Advise all brake pipes corrosion.

Both front brake discs worn.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r outer cv boot deteriated.

Pass 24 May 2008 100,150 miles

Advise all brake pipes corrosion.

Both front brake discs worn.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r outer cv boot deteriated.

Pass 23 May 2007 94,452 miles

Cracking and perishing to various steering and supension bushes †Alloy rims kerb damaged †Off side front tyre worn low in centre tread †Both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2006 89,063 miles

various suspension bushes cracking and perishing. †brake pipes corroded. †slight play in steering system. †o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

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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N282 CWG is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N282 CWG, 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 N282 CWG registered?

N282 CWG is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N282 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N282 CWG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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