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N118 XDO

1996 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,298 mi
Last recorded95,298 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 XDO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 95,298 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 95,293 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 95,292 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,286 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 95,286 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,271 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 93,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,999 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general underbody corossion

Fail 28 Jan 2010 55,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2010 88,616 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 85,949 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 82,064 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 80,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2005 80,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N118 XDO is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N118 XDO, 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 N118 XDO registered?

N118 XDO is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N118 XDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N118 XDO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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