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N831 HRK

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,337 mi
Last recorded157,337 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 HRK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 157,337 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 150,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Cover/Under trays Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 149,419 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 149,419 miles

Brake performance not tested under inflated osr tyre causing brake tester to lock up (tyre valve cap seized on) (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 148,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 147,945 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 147,945 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box mounting snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 146,775 miles

Centre fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 145,638 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 144,405 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 141,867 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 8 May 2013 141,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 140,085 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 138,175 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 135,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 132,424 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 127,952 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 127,952 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2007 124,791 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 122,641 miles

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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N831 HRK is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N831 HRK, 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 N831 HRK registered?

N831 HRK is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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