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Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Starting to Perish (6.1.2 (a))
Engine Oil Leak
Extensive surface Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components
Fuel Pipe/s corroded All Fuel Pipes ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Plastic Cover Sills Fitted Preventing Full Inspection of Components
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Stone Chip In Windscreen
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Subframe Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Starting to Perish (6.1.2 (a))
Engine Oil Leak
Extensive surface Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components
Fuel Pipe/s corroded All Fuel Pipes ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Plastic Cover Sills Fitted Preventing Full Inspection of Components
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Stone Chip In Windscreen
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside All fuel pipes heavily corroded.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose, rigid pipe surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan, has corrosion surrounding a removable panel, (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe, heavily corroded in various places, indicated by yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above suspension arm, 2 x pipes heavily corroded, indicated by yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside All fuel pipes heavily corroded.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose, rigid pipe surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan, has corrosion surrounding a removable panel, (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
both rear floors corroded
centre and rear exhaust mounts broken
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen
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N461 FLH is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 N461 FLH, 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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N461 FLH is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 22 January 1996.
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