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N114 MBV

1996 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

254,354 mi
Last recorded254,354 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN114 MBV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 254,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 247,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 242,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 242,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 233,433 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 220,031 miles

clunking noise from front end when braking.

Pass 15 May 2009 202,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 185,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 167,085 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 147,963 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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N114 MBV is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N114 MBV, 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 N114 MBV registered?

N114 MBV is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N114 MBV safe to buy?

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