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N568 FBP

1996 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,231 mi
Last recorded90,231 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN568 FBP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 90,231 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,954 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,906 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,359 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,956 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,229 miles

both front tyres worn to wearbars & low on edges

offside rollbar link gaitor split

Fail 14 Dec 2011 56,224 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres worn to wearbars & low on edges

offside rollbar link gaitor split

Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,544 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge,nearside outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2010 54,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

offside front tyre worn inner edge,nearside outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,547 miles

slight play detected at lower steering column

slight play detected in steering box

Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,828 miles

offside rear tyre to inner tread wear bar

Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,886 miles

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge!

rear sub frame outer bushes deteriorated & some free play- will require attention soon!

slight play in steering at spline/drop link at steering box- will require attention soon!

slight play offside front lower balljoint-check regularly!!

steering box weeping oil

Fail 13 Dec 2007 48,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge!

rear sub frame outer bushes deteriorated & some free play- will require attention soon!

slight play in steering at spline/drop link at steering box- will require attention soon!

slight play offside front lower balljoint-check regularly!!

steering box weeping oil

Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,800 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 45,388 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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N568 FBP is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N568 FBP, 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 N568 FBP registered?

N568 FBP is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N568 FBP safe to buy?

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