MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,270 miAbove average mileage for this year
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excessive travel in hand brake
o/s front tyre is worn on inside edge of tread ( requires replacing )
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
excessive travel in hand brake
o/s front tyre is worn on inside edge of tread ( requires replacing )
rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded check or replace as necessary
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded check or replace as necessary
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N771 XCJ is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N771 XCJ, 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 N771 XCJ registered?
N771 XCJ is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 21 February 1996.
Is N771 XCJ safe to buy?
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