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N908 GNP

1996 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,224 mi
Last recorded144,224 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN908 GNP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 144,224 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle corroded has been repaired welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 144,217 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire and oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle corroded has been repaired welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 142,566 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 131,955 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 131,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 123,521 miles

rear fuel and brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 123,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel and brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 115,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 105,892 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 96,354 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,820 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 86,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 78,035 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,399 miles

All metal fuel pipes corroding, badly in places.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod top rubber boot split.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 68,936 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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N908 GNP is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N908 GNP, 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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What year was N908 GNP registered?

N908 GNP is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 5 February 1996.

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