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J20 ALF

1996 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,026 mi
Last recorded104,026 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 ALF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 104,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 99,601 miles

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

corrosion around the n/s/r lower suspension joint but no wear present

corrosion present in the n/s inner sill and floor pan area

o/s/r bulb warning lamp lit but no defective bulbs found

unable to fully inspect the rear coil springs

Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,491 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R Suspension Arm Joint appears Collapsed ( No Play Detected)

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

W/Wiper Blades Worn

Fail 9 Mar 2012 95,482 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R Lowwer Arm Ball Joint Appears Collapsed

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 95,473 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R Lowwer Arm Ball Joint Appears Collapsed

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 90,435 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 90,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 86,519 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 74,195 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 74,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 59,841 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 59,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,389 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,555 miles

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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J20 ALF is a 1996 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J20 ALF, 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 J20 ALF registered?

J20 ALF is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J20 ALF safe to buy?

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