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N506 ANA

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,855 mi
Last recorded179,855 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 ANA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 179,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

has play in steering box but not excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2011 170,328 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/side door mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2011 170,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/side door mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2010 158,511 miles

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

bad oil leak

front numberplate deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2010 158,508 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

bad oil leak

front discs corroded and in poor condition

front numberplate deteriorated

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2008 151,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 146,439 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 146,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 132,916 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all tyres becoming worn

front and rear brake pads worn

o\s rear suspension link arm worn

outer sill covers fitted

rear suspension top mounts weak

Fail 21 Nov 2006 132,916 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all tyres becoming worn

front and rear brake pads worn

o\s rear suspension link arm worn

outer sill covers fitted

rear suspension top mounts weak

Pass 23 Dec 2005 119,848 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 119,848 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N506 ANA is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N506 ANA, 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 N506 ANA registered?

N506 ANA is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N506 ANA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N506 ANA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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