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N508 YEB

1996 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,698 mi
Last recorded183,698 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN508 YEB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 183,698 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

Fuel pump area damp

Rear brake pipe rusty

Sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2012 183,698 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake hoses perishing

Fuel pump area damp

Rear brake pipe rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2011 176,995 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 176,901 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

General bodywork damage

General oil leaks

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

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

Offside front drop link gaiters split antiroll bar

Offside inner headlamp glass damaged

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight windscreen damage

Pass 7 Dec 2010 171,250 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Nearside rear tyre tread low

Noise from offside rear hub

Offside rear tyre ON LIMIT & slightly distorted

Rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 7 Dec 2010 171,250 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet struts weak

Nearside rear tyre tread low

Noise from offside rear hub

Offside rear tyre ON LIMIT & slightly distorted

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

Rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 15 Dec 2009 165,069 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 165,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,781 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 153,756 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 153,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 143,797 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 127,314 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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N508 YEB is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N508 YEB, 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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N508 YEB is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N508 YEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N508 YEB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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