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N292 EHK

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,048 mi
Last recorded245,048 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN292 EHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 245,048 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 242,168 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

floor pans getting corroded

inner sills are getting corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

floor pans getting corroded

inner sills are getting corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 234,818 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 234,818 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jan 2011 229,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 216,725 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 216,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 201,185 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 188,083 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 188,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 168,169 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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N292 EHK is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N292 EHK, 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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N292 EHK is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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