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N746 GOT

1996 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,754 mi
Last recorded125,754 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN746 GOT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 125,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 125,684 miles

All brake discs corroded slightly

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 125,393 miles

Both Centre Exhaust System Rubbers Missing

Both front lower ball joint rubbers poor

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension Corroded

Slight Corrosion to both front brake pipes

Slight movement to steering arms

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 125,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flex Pipe Gone Hard (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flex Pipe Gone Hard (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (c))

Both Centre Exhaust System Rubbers Missing

Both front lower ball joint rubbers poor

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension Corroded

Slight Corrosion to both front brake pipes

Slight movement to steering arms

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 124,981 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 123,952 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 122,965 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 121,699 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 121,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 119,358 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 119,358 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 118,576 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 116,739 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 112,320 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 106,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 101,547 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 96,786 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 85,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 85,792 miles

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

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

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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N746 GOT is a 1996 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N746 GOT, 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 N746 GOT registered?

N746 GOT is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N746 GOT safe to buy?

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