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NIW 5996

1994 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,120 mi
Last recorded187,120 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIW 5996
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 187,120 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 177,192 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 177,192 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 170,263 miles

diesel tank strap corroded (still supporting tank)

exhuast and mounts corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/f suspension joint

windscreen slight mark

Fail 5 Sep 2015 162,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen slight mark

Pass 30 Aug 2014 157,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear axle beam bushes det

Pass 17 Aug 2013 144,036 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 18 Aug 2012 140,626 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rubber broken but exhaust supported

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

stonechip to n/s front inner headlamp

Fail 11 Aug 2012 40,579 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rubber broken but exhaust supported

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

stonechip to n/s front inner headlamp

Pass 23 Aug 2011 136,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2010 125,495 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 125,495 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 104,582 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 85,712 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,322 miles

very slight play in steering box.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,664 miles

very slight play in steering box, rear suspension bushes starting to separate but no play found.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 64,664 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

very slight play in steering box, rear suspension bushes starting to separate but no play found.

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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NIW 5996 is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1994 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 143,242 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 NIW 5996, 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 32 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NIW 5996 registered?

NIW 5996 is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 1994.

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