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LIL 2477

1996 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,341 mi
Last recorded115,341 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 2477
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 115,341 miles

Nearside Front sill has hole outside prescribed area

Fail 20 Jan 2020 115,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front sill has hole outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Jan 2019 113,788 miles

n/s/f outer sill corroded and holeoutside prescribed area

Fail 2 Jan 2019 113,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f outer sill corroded and holeoutside prescribed area

Pass 5 Jan 2018 111,197 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 111,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in crack (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 108,028 miles

advise all tyres becoming low

Pass 1 Feb 2016 104,708 miles

advise both front sills look corroded

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Jan 2016 104,668 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise both front sills look corroded

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,477 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 99,930 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

adviserear pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2013 98,197 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 96,454 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 96,454 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 95,197 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 93,075 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 88,382 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 88,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 81,825 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 74,547 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 68,677 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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LIL 2477 is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LIL 2477, 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 LIL 2477 registered?

LIL 2477 is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is LIL 2477 safe to buy?

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