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N884 NWT

1996 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,529 mi
Last recorded226,529 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN884 NWT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 226,529 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 202,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 198,860 miles

both rear axle support bushes un-bonded

steel brake pipe leading to offside front flexy hose corroded

steel brake pipes leading from front to rear and all brake pipes on rear corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 191,300 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 191,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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N884 NWT is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N884 NWT, 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 N884 NWT registered?

N884 NWT is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N884 NWT safe to buy?

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