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N979 TLJ

1996 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,006 mi
Last recorded160,006 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 TLJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 160,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 158,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 156,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 155,798 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 155,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 150,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 148,151 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 148,151 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 144,641 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 144,638 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached Ideler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 140,756 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 133,382 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 133,382 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 126,307 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 123,344 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 119,694 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 119,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 115,538 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 115,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 111,021 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 111,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 7 Oct 2011 106,434 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 102,451 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,374 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 92,161 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 86,267 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,083 miles

near side front tyre just on legal limit

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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N979 TLJ is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N979 TLJ, 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 N979 TLJ registered?

N979 TLJ is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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