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N81 XGM

1996 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 XGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022

All brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

All discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

All fuel pipes corroded slightly

All suspension pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Handbrake has little reserve travel at the lever

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded, sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded, sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 194,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension pipes corroded

both fuel lines corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 183,512 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

The offside front sill lip is damaged and corroded

The rear suspension pipes are heavily corroded

The rear view interior mirror is missing

Pass 18 Mar 2017 173,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 164,853 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 164,853 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 159,028 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 153,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 150,362 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 148,697 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 148,697 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 146,480 miles

rear n/s disc corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 141,384 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 132,197 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 127,902 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 122,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 114,856 miles

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

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

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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N81 XGM is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N81 XGM, 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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N81 XGM is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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