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N104 GSG

1996 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,980 mi
Last recorded100,980 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN104 GSG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 100,980 miles

corrosion on n/s rear floor

corrosion on o/s floor holes

o/s handbrake

rear tyres

wear at upper steering coloumn

Fail 3 Dec 2009 100,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

o/s handbrake

rear tyres

wear at upper steering coloumn

Pass 12 Aug 2008 95,903 miles

rear brake pad wear

wear in front anti-roll bar links

wear on rear tyres

Pass 3 Aug 2007 87,075 miles

condition of all exhaust mountings

condition of all rear anti roll bar mountings and bushes

corrosion o/s/r floor and centre floor

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes and both rear pipes BORDERLINE

Pass 31 Jul 2006 81,713 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 75,302 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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N104 GSG is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N104 GSG, 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 N104 GSG registered?

N104 GSG is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N104 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N104 GSG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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