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N896 XJB

1996 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,524 mi
Last recorded98,524 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 XJB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 98,524 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 90,155 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 90,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 84,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 82,046 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,869 miles

Nearside Steering idler has slight movement

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted unable to see outer sills

Fail 17 Sep 2021 80,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering idler has slight movement

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted unable to see outer sills

Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,263 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 78,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,862 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 78,862 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,647 miles

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 75,993 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,744 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 73,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,706 miles

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

all wheels and tyres have been swapped for part worn

Fail 30 Jan 2013 70,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 67,070 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 67,068 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,888 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,865 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,032 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,852 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,404 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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N896 XJB is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N896 XJB, 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 N896 XJB registered?

N896 XJB is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N896 XJB safe to buy?

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