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N447 JNK

1996 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,358 mi
Last recorded125,358 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 JNK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 125,358 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 116,149 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 112,875 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 109,136 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 109,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 108,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 105,462 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,871 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,921 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,165 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 87,470 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 81,315 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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N447 JNK is a 1996 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 N447 JNK, 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 N447 JNK registered?

N447 JNK is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N447 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N447 JNK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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