MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,499 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Both the rear anti-roll bar links are starting to wear.
Both the rear brake discs are starting to wear and slightly corrode and the rear brake pads are not visible.
Both the wiper blades are starting to streak the windscreen.
Play is on the limit in both the front wheels.
Play is on the limit in the steering box.
The N/S/F shock-absorber is corroding.
The O/S/F main beam lamp has slight condensation.
The petrol pipes that go from the front to rear are on the limit for corrosion.
The rubber bush on the rear drag link at both sides at the front of the car is starting to split.
Offside metal brake pipe from flexi on limit for corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside metal brake pipe from flexi on limit for corrosion.
Exhaust mounting is broken.
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N617 FSM is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N617 FSM, 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 N617 FSM registered?
N617 FSM is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 1996.
Is N617 FSM safe to buy?
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