MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,221 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 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)
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)
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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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