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N804 GPP

1996 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,102 mi
Last recorded194,102 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN804 GPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 194,102 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 187,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S and N/S rear axle bushes starting to split

Recommened pipe work oil spray

Slight fluffing to O/S/R seat belt

Fail 16 Jul 2010 187,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S and N/S rear axle bushes starting to split

Recommened pipe work oil spray

Slight fluffing to O/S/R seat belt

Pass 17 Jul 2009 179,198 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 179,065 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 11 Jul 2008 167,690 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hand brake travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2008 167,690 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hand brake travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2007 147,576 miles

rear axle bushes starting to split no excess moverment

very small moverment in steering links

Fail 11 Jul 2007 147,576 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear axle bushes starting to split no excessive moverment

very small moverment in steering system linkage

Pass 21 Jul 2006 134,478 miles

metal brake pipes under vehical accross boot floor starting to corrode

rear suspention arm bushes perished but no exsesive movement

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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N804 GPP is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N804 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.

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What year was N804 GPP registered?

N804 GPP is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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