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A15 RND

1996 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

117,993 mi
Last recorded117,993 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 RND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 117,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2026 117,993 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 118,629 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 117,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emission control equipment obviously defective EGR Vacuum Pipe Missing So EGR Valve Unable To Operate (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Suspension Arm, Outer Ball Joint / Bush In Hub Knuckle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper Rear Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside & Nearside Sills Corroded By Rear Subframe Front Mounting Prescribed Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipes Going To Offside & Nearside Rear Brakes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside Front Headlamp Lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Also 1 of 2 Bolts Missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Bald Inner Edge, Replace ASAP, 225 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearings Feel Rough, Advise Further Inspection As Front Brake Discs Are Corroded And They May Be Causing Roughness When Wheels Rotated

Offside & Nearside Front Wheel Bearings Feel Rough, Advise Further Inspection As Front Brake Discs Are Corroded And They May Be Causing Roughness When Wheels Rotated

Offside & Nearside Rear ABS Wiring Incorrectly Routed And Not Secure At All Fixings

Offside Front Shock Absorber Dust Cover Damaged / Insecure

Offside Front Shock Absorber Suspension Bump Stop Missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Wearing Inner Edge, 225 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside Front Steering Rack Inner Joints

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside & Nearside Rear Position Lamps (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres, 225 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 101,190 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 98,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 96,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINS (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 95,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 94,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 92,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,244 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 89,293 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,754 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,292 miles

nearside headlamp internal reflector deteriorated and starting to get insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,216 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,025 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,844 miles

offside rear suspension arm dust cover slight deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 75,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,440 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 67,176 miles

deteration to rear no plate

Pass 23 Aug 2008 63,747 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 63,747 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,645 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 59,637 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 53,529 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 53,529 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A15 RND is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 A15 RND, 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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A15 RND is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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