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N513 LGS

1996 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,722 mi
Last recorded149,722 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN513 LGS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 149,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust mounting rubber snapped but still surported

eye level brake light partly not working

Pass 19 Jan 2010 138,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 138,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 126,728 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 114,707 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 114,707 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2007 102,552 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 91,879 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 91,796 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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N513 LGS is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 N513 LGS, 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 N513 LGS registered?

N513 LGS is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N513 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N513 LGS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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