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N650 LWR

1996 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,683 mi
Last recorded123,683 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN650 LWR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 123,683 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 123,683 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 118,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

plastic covers on boidysills

Pass 22 Apr 2014 115,453 miles

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

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

corrosion starting on front to rear metal brake pipes

some damage to high level brake light

Pass 21 Mar 2013 111,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion starting on front to rear metal fuel pipes

corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes above axle line

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 10 Apr 2012 107,412 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting on front to rear metal fuel pipes

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

some damage to high level brake light lens

Fail 10 Apr 2012 107,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting on front to rear metal fuel pipes

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

some damage to high level brake light lens

Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,682 miles

10 (of 20) segments of high level brake light do not work.

Both number plates are starting to deteriorate, more so at the rear.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 102,682 miles

10 (of 20) segments of high level brake light do not work.

Both number plates are starting to deteriorate, more so at the rear.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 98,276 miles

5 (of 16) segments of high level stoplight do not work.

Both number plates are deteriorating and front haas some insecurity in mounting.

Signs of slight fluid leakage at base of steering box.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,620 miles

9 of (23) segments of high level brake light not working

both number plates are deteriorating

nearside rubber mounting is broken at rear of centre silencer but system is still secure

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

signs of leakage of power steering fluid from bottom of steering box

Pass 18 Apr 2008 88,018 miles

Both number plates are starting to deteriorate.

Corrosion starting on rear metal fuel pipes.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Rubber exhaust hanger (adjacent to rear anti-roll bar mounting) is broken but exhaust supported by wire.

Some segments of high level brake light do not work.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,330 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 76,844 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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N650 LWR is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N650 LWR, 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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N650 LWR is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N650 LWR safe to buy?

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