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N836 FPO

1996 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

254,356 mi
Last recorded254,356 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN836 FPO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2011 254,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 247,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 243,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 240,825 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 238,380 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 235,592 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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N836 FPO is a 1996 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N836 FPO, 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 N836 FPO registered?

N836 FPO is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N836 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N836 FPO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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