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N945 FSW

1996 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,142 mi
Last recorded182,142 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN945 FSW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 182,142 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 176,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 176,531 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 167,765 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipes slighly corroded at rear

Pass 13 Jan 2009 156,916 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 144,209 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 130,523 miles

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

offside rear axle mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 31 Jan 2006 114,859 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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N945 FSW is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N945 FSW, 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 N945 FSW registered?

N945 FSW is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N945 FSW safe to buy?

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