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N844 YNN

1996 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,230 mi
Last recorded189,230 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 YNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2025 189,230 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 178,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Wiper motor spindles worn

Offside Rear Brake hose insecure/brake hose mounting bracket broken off body - repair as soon as possible

Pass 13 Jun 2023 166,611 miles

Age related corrosion to underside body and suspension components at usual places for this type of vehicle

Front Exhaust mounting defective Repair as soon as possible (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers motor spindles worn - repair as soon as possible

Pass 24 May 2022 154,876 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Repair as soon as possible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray fitted full inspection impossible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper motor spindle worn - wiper blade fouling lower windscreen skuttle

Pass 25 May 2021 142,111 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fluid leak - undertray fitted - does not appear to be engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounts detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 131,698 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 127,980 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 121,277 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 117,144 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 113,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 107,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 103,357 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 99,284 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)

slight play in steering

Pass 5 Jul 2010 96,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 90,398 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 83,743 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,157 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,142 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 23,673 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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N844 YNN is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N844 YNN, 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 N844 YNN registered?

N844 YNN is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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