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N454 RRG

1996 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,370 mi
Last recorded173,370 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 RRG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2008 173,370 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 173,044 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 153,645 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 147,403 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 147,403 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N454 RRG is a 1996 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N454 RRG, 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

How do I check the history of N454 RRG?

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What year was N454 RRG registered?

N454 RRG is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N454 RRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N454 RRG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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