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N975 TPJ

1996 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,196 mi
Last recorded135,196 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 TPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 135,196 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 135,190 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 131,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 131,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 127,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 127,669 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 124,109 miles

oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 16 Oct 2007 120,933 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 120,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 117,741 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 117,741 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 115,843 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N975 TPJ is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N975 TPJ, 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 N975 TPJ registered?

N975 TPJ is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N975 TPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N975 TPJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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