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N955 VRP

1996 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,534 mi
Last recorded150,534 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 VRP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 150,534 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

general rust

Pass 25 Mar 2025 144,991 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 144,990 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 141,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 139,773 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 139,773 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 137,327 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 137,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 131,858 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 131,775 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 124,702 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 124,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 118,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 113,030 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 106,948 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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N955 VRP is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N955 VRP, 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 N955 VRP registered?

N955 VRP is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N955 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N955 VRP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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