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N925 TPJ

1996 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,837 mi
Last recorded143,837 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN925 TPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 143,837 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2019 143,837 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2018 139,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 130,849 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play in rear suspension link arm bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2016 123,023 miles

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

oil leak

slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Oct 2016 123,023 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)

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

oil leak

slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,824 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,322 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust rubber in poor condition

cooling fan casing damaged and stopping fan from spinning

play in steering joints

rear suspension outer drop arm bushes worn

Pass 18 Oct 2013 104,017 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cooling fan siezed/inop

play in steering joints

Pass 12 Oct 2012 98,441 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

imbalance on rear brake efforts

nearside parking brake effort low

one exhaust mounting broken

Fail 14 Oct 2011 90,776 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside handbrake effort low

play in steering joints

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,776 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside handbrake effort low

play in steering joints

Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,843 miles

fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre soft

slight ruffness when nearside rear wheel rotated

Fail 11 Oct 2010 86,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre soft

slight ruffness when nearside rear wheel rotated

Pass 17 Oct 2009 82,710 miles

all tyres worn and close to limit

free play at steering wheel

front tyres close to suspension

metal fuel pipes corroded

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 25 Oct 2008 78,775 miles

freeplay at steering wheel

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

play in steering joints

Pass 13 Oct 2007 73,650 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on outr edges

play at steering joints

Pass 28 Oct 2006 69,611 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,834 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on edges.

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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N925 TPJ is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N925 TPJ, 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 N925 TPJ registered?

N925 TPJ is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 1996.

Is N925 TPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N925 TPJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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