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N815 JLA

1996 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,628 mi
Last recorded104,628 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 JLA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 104,628 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 104,628 miles

Nearside Inner Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 101,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 92,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,414 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,516 miles

Fuel pipes at rear of car badly corroded, not leaking at time of test.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 70,750 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 63,598 miles

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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N815 JLA is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N815 JLA, 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 N815 JLA registered?

N815 JLA is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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