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N957 WDC

1996 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,389 mi
Last recorded138,389 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 WDC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2010 138,389 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 126,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 118,994 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone chip centre windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2007 117,606 miles

both rear axle beam carrier bushes slightly deteriorated

cracks in front number plate

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2006 113,955 miles

cracks in front number plate

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer tread

Pass 29 Nov 2005 107,378 miles

front number plate damaged

fuel pipe at rear corroded

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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N957 WDC is a 1996 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N957 WDC, 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 N957 WDC registered?

N957 WDC is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N957 WDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N957 WDC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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