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N106 VRD

1996 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,221 mi
Last recorded149,221 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 VRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 149,221 miles

O/S and N/S dip beam head lamps lens cracked. N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing on edges. Corrosion of fuel and brake pipe out to O/S/R flexi hose.

Fail 3 Apr 2007 149,221 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

N/S/F fog lamp not working. O/S and N/S dip beam head lamps lens cracked. N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing on edges. Corrosion of fuel and brake pipe out to O/S/R flexi hose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 142,119 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 142,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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N106 VRD is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N106 VRD, 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 N106 VRD registered?

N106 VRD is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N106 VRD safe to buy?

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