MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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)
centre to rear exhaust hanger in poor condition, advise replacing.
long travel on parking brake lever, advise attention.
nearside rear brake pads very low, advise replacing.
rear brake discs heavily worn
front tyres low in tread on inside edges.
offside outer headlight lens cracked.
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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres low in tread on inside edges.
offside outer headlight lens cracked.
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
air bag light on
dust cover split on offside front anti roll bar link ball joint
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside front tyre wearing on edges,offside front tyre wearing on inner edge,nearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge and getting low andoffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside and nearside rear cross member bushes starting to deteriorate
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
sill covers fitted
slight wear in steering box
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
air bag light on
dust cover split on offside front anti roll bar link ball joint
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside front tyre wearing on edges,offside front tyre wearing on inner edge,nearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge and getting low andoffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside and nearside rear cross member bushes starting to deteriorate
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
sill covers fitted
slight wear in steering box
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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N503 KJO is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 N503 KJO, 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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N503 KJO is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1996.
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