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N869 VPK

1996 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,818 mi
Last recorded174,818 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN869 VPK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 174,818 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 21 Mar 2014 174,818 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 170,395 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 170,352 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 167,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside outer sill surface corroded by jacking point

offside outer sill surface corroded by jacking point

Pass 11 May 2011 163,798 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 163,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2010 160,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 157,089 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 157,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 152,305 miles

both front tyres worn close to tread warning bars

bulbs not working in hi-level stop light

rear no plate beginning to stain,advise replacement

Pass 3 May 2007 144,091 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear upper light not illuminating

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 26 Apr 2007 143,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre rear upper light not illuminating

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front wiper smearing screen slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 19 Apr 2006 133,599 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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N869 VPK is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N869 VPK, 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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N869 VPK is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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