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N958 WDC

1996 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,877 mi
Last recorded167,877 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN958 WDC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 167,877 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 167,877 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 162,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 152,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 142,624 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 142,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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N958 WDC is a 1996 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N958 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 N958 WDC registered?

N958 WDC is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N958 WDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N958 WDC shows 6 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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