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N291 FBY

1996 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,283 mi
Last recorded135,283 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 FBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 135,283 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 122,215 miles

wipers smearing screen/both front bottom ball joint dust covers split/front anti roll bar links worn/brake and fuel pipes corroded/discs corroded/noise at nearside rear wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2012 122,215 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

wipers smearing screen/both front bottom ball joint dust covers split/front anti roll bar links worn/brake and fuel pipes corroded/discs corroded/noise at nearside rear wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2010 119,152 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 114,950 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2009 114,918 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 110,641 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 109,757 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 106,192 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/f tyre

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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N291 FBY is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N291 FBY, 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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What year was N291 FBY registered?

N291 FBY is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N291 FBY safe to buy?

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