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N993 NUF

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,729 mi
Last recorded217,729 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 NUF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 217,729 miles

nearside & offside main beam lamps cracked

nearside front dipped beam lamp lense cracked ( beam image ok)

nearside front engine mounting detached

Fail 4 Nov 2009 217,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside main beam lamps cracked

nearside front dipped beam lamp lense cracked ( beam image ok)

nearside front engine mounting detached

Pass 30 Oct 2008 185,144 miles

both nearside headlamps & offside main beam lamp cracked

nearsid e& offside front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front shock absorber leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2008 185,144 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both nearside headlamps & offside main beam lamp cracked

nearsid e& offside front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2007 147,566 miles

front brake pad material aproximatly 2/3 worn

slight perishing to rear suspension anti-roll bar verticle link bushs (no excess free movement

slight perishing/cracking to near side and offside front flexible brake hoses

stone damage to front windscreen outside of zone A damage less than 40mm

water ingress to rear number plate digits still legible

Fail 24 Oct 2007 147,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pad material aproximatly 2/3 worn

slight perishing to rear suspension anti-roll bar verticle link bushs (no excess free movement

slight perishing/cracking to near side and offside front flexible brake hoses

stone damage to front windscreen outside of zone A damage less than 40mm

water ingress to rear number plate digits still legible

Pass 5 Oct 2006 112,542 miles

rear subframe bushes deterioated

Fail 5 Oct 2006 112,542 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear subframe bushes deterioated

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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N993 NUF is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N993 NUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N993 NUF registered?

N993 NUF is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N993 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N993 NUF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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