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N608 YAC

1996 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,212 mi
Last recorded153,212 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 YAC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 153,212 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 153,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 151,310 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 151,202 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 147,073 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 142,108 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 142,108 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 136,473 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 136,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 129,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 124,057 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 117,049 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm 205/60/r15

Pass 26 Jan 2006 110,295 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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N608 YAC is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N608 YAC, 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 N608 YAC registered?

N608 YAC is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N608 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N608 YAC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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