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N299 BOE

1996 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

263,409 mi
Last recorded263,409 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 BOE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 263,409 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 260,204 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (6.3.1d)

side skirt fitted

sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 259,804 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 257,220 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 251,858 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 239,868 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 232,430 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 221,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 221,725 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 212,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 201,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 191,627 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 182,964 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 170,598 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 161,230 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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N299 BOE is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N299 BOE, 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 N299 BOE registered?

N299 BOE is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N299 BOE safe to buy?

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