MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,152 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer wall
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
O/S/R BRAKE BINDING
O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
os rear brake binding, ns front wheel rim damaged
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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N506 XUK is a 1996 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?
N506 XUK is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 1996.
Is N506 XUK safe to buy?
The MOT history for N506 XUK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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