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N874 JWR

1996 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 JWR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust rubbers perishing

radiator mount rusty on offside

Pass 20 Apr 2010

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 243,189 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are wearing unevenly and have low tread

Pass 11 Apr 2008 236,647 miles

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower radiator mount is corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2008 236,640 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower radiator mount is corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2007 226,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 226,250 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 214,381 miles

CANNOT CHECK OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R AND CENTRE FUEL PIPE CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 214,381 miles

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

CANNOT CHECK OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R AND CENTRE FUEL PIPE CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 214,004 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CANNOT CHECK OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R AND CENTRE FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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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N874 JWR is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue 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 N874 JWR, 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 N874 JWR registered?

N874 JWR is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N874 JWR safe to buy?

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