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N656 RFP

1996 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,468 mi
Last recorded128,468 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 RFP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 128,468 miles

chip in windscreen

gaiter split on n/s front anti-roll bar link

Fail 24 Jun 2011 128,393 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

gaiter split on n/s front anti-roll bar link

Pass 10 Jul 2010 120,383 miles

a/c belt about to split

Pass 27 Jun 2007 109,444 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 105,335 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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N656 RFP is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N656 RFP, 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 N656 RFP registered?

N656 RFP is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N656 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N656 RFP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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