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N790 GPP

1996 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,711 mi
Last recorded211,711 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 GPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 211,711 miles

airmatic suspension disconnected , pipes and valves leaking / corroded or broken

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 11 Sep 2012 211,711 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

airmatic suspension disconnected , pipes and valves leaking / corroded or broken

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 19 Sep 2011 207,022 miles

slight movement offside front wheel

stone chip offside w/screen

Fail 12 Sep 2011 206,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight movement offside front wheel

stone chip offside w/screen

Pass 19 Aug 2010 200,576 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 195,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 195,959 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 183,809 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 165,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 152,874 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 152,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 142,147 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps on max limit

crack in nearside lamp unit

engine drive belt perished

power steering resivoir lid seal leaking

small crack in nearside front headlamp lense

stone chip in offside outer headlamp lense

Fail 1 Sep 2005 141,468 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N790 GPP is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N790 GPP, 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 N790 GPP registered?

N790 GPP is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N790 GPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N790 GPP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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