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N296 YCT

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

251,657 mi
Last recorded251,657 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 YCT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 251,657 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 251,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 245,484 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diesel residue on underside of fuel tank but no leak observed at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2012 237,459 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 237,456 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 225,309 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 212,757 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 200,864 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 187,367 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 177,734 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 169,475 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 169,469 miles

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

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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N296 YCT is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 140,553 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 N296 YCT, 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 31 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N296 YCT registered?

N296 YCT is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 1995.

Is N296 YCT safe to buy?

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