MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,762 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f wing @ wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges
rear bumper cracked but no sharp edges
rear exhaust rubber bracket perished (1 of 2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f wing @ wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges
rear bumper cracked but no sharp edges
rear exhaust rubber bracket perished (1 of 2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag light illuminated
ignition switch not in position properly - no steering lock control
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight water leak from thermostat housing
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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N853 PYS is a 1996 BMW 525 in Maroon with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N853 PYS, 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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N853 PYS is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 1996.
Is N853 PYS safe to buy?
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