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N645 JNM

1996 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,337 mi
Last recorded137,337 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN645 JNM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 137,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 137,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear between flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 135,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 135,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 133,218 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pipes to flexible hoses corroded, not considered excessive but not properly visible in inner wing apertures

Offside rear tyre worn almost to tread depth indicators

Rear end brake pipes corroded (includes rear end of front to rear brake pipes), none considered excessive

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 133,218 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pipes to flexible hoses corroded, not considered excessive but not properly visible in inner wing apertures

Offside rear tyre worn almost to tread depth indicators

Rear end brake pipes corroded (includes rear end of front to rear brake pipes), none considered excessive

Pass 2 Aug 2014 129,839 miles

Rear end brake pipes corroded,not considered excessive

Pass 2 Aug 2013 127,280 miles

Rear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 125,014 miles

Both sides front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Rear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 122,231 miles

Exhaust deteriorated (rear end)with slight leak, not considered excessive.

Some(exposed) rear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Somr brake pipes oiled/greased.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 119,601 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 119,601 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 117,442 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode, none excessively.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 114,479 miles

Rear end brake pipes starting to corrode (by three-way connector), none excessively.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 107,221 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to tread depth indicators.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 97,690 miles

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

Rear end brake pipes corroded, none excessively.

Pass 6 Jun 2005 86,937 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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N645 JNM is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N645 JNM, 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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N645 JNM is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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