MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,772 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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N561 SFH is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N561 SFH, 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 N561 SFH registered?
N561 SFH is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 1996.
Is N561 SFH safe to buy?
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