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N518 DKC

1996 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,595 mi
Last recorded103,595 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 DKC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 103,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 103,453 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 103,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 103,399 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 103,389 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 103,138 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 101,189 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,349 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 89,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,503 miles

Central Rear Exhaust Rubber Mounts Deteriorated - Exhaust Still Secure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Multiple (8.3.1d)

Front Wipers Smearing Slightly

Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower Knuckle Joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished & Has Age Relating Cracks

Offside Front Brakes Binding Slightly

Offside Front Inner Tyre Edge Scrubbed Slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,881 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls heavily perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,881 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls heavily perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Wipers Smearing

Fuel Pipes Corroded

NSR Outer Sidewall Perished & Cracking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

age related cracks in n/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2014 87,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

age related cracks in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,265 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Weap from gearbox

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,375 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Very Small Stone Chips In windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,470 miles

Both rear self levelling units ferrules corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,316 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 84,081 miles

Front wipers smear screen slightly. o\s\f lower arm ball joint gaiter is split

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 83,652 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 83,246 miles

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

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2006 82,990 miles

stone chips in windscreen

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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N518 DKC is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N518 DKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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N518 DKC is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N518 DKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 DKC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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