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N461 FLH

1996 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN461 FLH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2023

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 207,904 miles

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))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 207,903 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 207,256 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 204,638 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 199,936 miles

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))

Fail 8 May 2019 199,936 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 194,662 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 187,187 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 187,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 171,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 152,753 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 137,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 124,962 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 108,516 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 93,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 93,421 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 79,784 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,764 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,684 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,396 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 64,396 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 57,908 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 57,908 miles

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

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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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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What year was N461 FLH registered?

N461 FLH is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N461 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N461 FLH shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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