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N64 YDV

1996 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

292,266 mi
Last recorded292,266 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN64 YDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 292,266 miles

corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2014 286,607 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 281,487 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded in places

n./s front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 281,413 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded in places

n./s front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

outer sills corroded

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 YDV is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N64 YDV registered?

N64 YDV is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N64 YDV safe to buy?

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