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V678 FSX

1996 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

334,146 mi
Last recorded334,146 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 FSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 334,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 332,753 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 331,645 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 328,765 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 325,930 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 319,628 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 319,505 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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V678 FSX is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V678 FSX, 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 V678 FSX registered?

V678 FSX is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is V678 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V678 FSX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V678 FSX have outstanding finance?

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