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N64 AKN

1996 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,464 mi
Last recorded139,464 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN64 AKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 139,464 miles

Front brake hoses are starting to perish

Fuel pipes ns rear are corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 139,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall [TD/230/55/ZR390 Dunlop] (4.1.D.1b)

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

All tyres have flat spots and are cracking

Front brake hoses are starting to perish

Fuel pipes ns rear are corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2011 139,247 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 139,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 138,742 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 138,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 38,440 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 137,082 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 137,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 132,571 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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N64 AKN is a 1996 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N64 AKN, 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 N64 AKN registered?

N64 AKN is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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