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N785 LCK

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,287 mi
Last recorded63,287 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 LCK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 63,287 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 63,287 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 63,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,995 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,199 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,086 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,798 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,981 miles

2 x front tyres worn on inner tread band.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,962 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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N785 LCK is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N785 LCK, 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 N785 LCK registered?

N785 LCK is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N785 LCK safe to buy?

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