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N626 CAN

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,368 mi
Last recorded163,368 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 CAN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 163,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 160,862 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 160,862 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odometer lcd panel not giving a reading

Fail 8 Aug 2014

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odometer lcd panel not giving a reading

Pass 16 Aug 2013 152,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 152,863 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 147,725 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

airbag light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 147,725 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

airbag light on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 142,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 136,243 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 136,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 130,874 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 126,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2007 119,604 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 119,592 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 114,041 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 114,041 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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N626 CAN is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N626 CAN, 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 N626 CAN registered?

N626 CAN is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N626 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N626 CAN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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