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N477 RBC

1996 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

202,300 mi
Last recorded202,300 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 RBC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 202,300 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 202,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 196,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to 3 way splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 189,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 181,853 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 181,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 178,052 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 176,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel hose corroded filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 172,457 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 172,457 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 169,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear tires,cracked outer thread,225/55r16

Fail 6 Feb 2019 169,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tires,cracked outer thread,225/55r16

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 165,644 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 162,793 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 162,793 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable fitment arm (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 158,812 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing inner wall,230/55zr390

Fail 6 Feb 2016 158,812 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working low beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre wearing inner wall,230/55zr390

Pass 4 Feb 2015 154,196 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front bonnet strut,weak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 150,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

both front tyres inner wall sign of stress mark

near side rear reverse light in-operation

Pass 7 Feb 2014 150,798 miles

both front tyres inner wall sign of stress mark

near side rear reverse light in-operation

Pass 8 Feb 2013 147,535 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 147,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 143,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 143,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 140,862 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 140,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 137,351 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2009 134,179 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 131,248 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 128,819 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 126,617 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit(230/55/390)

water leak

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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N477 RBC is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 N477 RBC, 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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N477 RBC is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N477 RBC safe to buy?

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