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N299 NPN

1996 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,715 mi
Last recorded182,715 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 NPN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 182,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 175,100 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 175,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 165,728 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 165,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 147,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 132,487 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 126,421 miles

Slight wear in both rear subframe bushes.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 126,421 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight wear in both rear subframe bushes.

Pass 8 Jun 2005 122,252 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 122,252 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres worn low on edges †Slight wear in n/s & o/s rear axle carrier bushes

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 NPN is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N299 NPN, 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 N299 NPN registered?

N299 NPN is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N299 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N299 NPN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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