MOT Status
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206,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and door sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
fuel pipes corroded
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
BOTH FRONT tyres wearing on inside
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly worn
rear brake discs slightly worn
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
BOTH FRONT tyres wearing on inside
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly worn
rear brake discs slightly worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/front shock leaking
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N96 GTM is a 1996 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 N96 GTM, 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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N96 GTM is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 1996.
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