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N546 BST

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

244,367 mi
Last recorded244,367 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 BST
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 244,367 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 244,366 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 223,210 miles

os park brake low efficiency

Fail 2 Mar 2006 222,806 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N546 BST is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N546 BST, 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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What year was N546 BST registered?

N546 BST is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N546 BST safe to buy?

The MOT history for N546 BST shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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