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N321 UCG

1996 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

233,373 mi
Last recorded233,373 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 UCG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 233,373 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 218,779 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 25 Nov 2011 218,715 miles

Oil leak

knocking noise from engine

slight play in steering box

Fail 24 Nov 2011 218,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

knocking noise from engine

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Jan 2011 205,874 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 202,765 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 197,495 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 4 Jul 2006 194,930 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 192,158 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N321 UCG is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N321 UCG, 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 N321 UCG registered?

N321 UCG is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N321 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N321 UCG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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