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N100 OBW

1996 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,835 mi
Last recorded124,835 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 OBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2011 124,835 miles

both front tyres are heavily worn on inner edges. recommend renewal

both rear brake discs are badly deteriated

front to rear sections of fuel pipes are heavily corroded

moisture evident around n/s/f shock absorber

o/s/r section of brake pipe is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2008 105,346 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 102,157 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 99,159 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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N100 OBW is a 1996 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N100 OBW, 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 N100 OBW registered?

N100 OBW is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N100 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N100 OBW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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