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N479 GPX

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,717 mi
Last recorded138,717 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 GPX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 138,717 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 138,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded between T piece and nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2015 138,715 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

brake warning light

Fail 7 Jul 2015 138,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

brake warning light

Pass 15 May 2014 131,229 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 12 May 2014 131,229 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 118,395 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 118,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 108,873 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 108,873 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 100,467 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 93,631 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 93,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine misfire on idle

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Jul 2008 84,341 miles

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,181 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2007 74,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 28 Jun 2006 66,765 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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N479 GPX is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N479 GPX, 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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N479 GPX is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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