MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,036 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N97 HGS is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N97 HGS, 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 N97 HGS registered?
N97 HGS is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 14 February 1996.
Is N97 HGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N97 HGS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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