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N56 REE

1996 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

247,700 mi
Last recorded247,700 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 REE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 247,700 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 247,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 236,050 miles

ALL REAR SUSPSENSION PIPESCORRODED

Pass 9 Mar 2007 226,969 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 226,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 218,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 218,410 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 212,813 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 212,813 miles

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

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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N56 REE 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 55.6%.

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 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 N56 REE, 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 N56 REE registered?

N56 REE is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N56 REE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N56 REE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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