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N11 ADG

1996 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,151 mi
Last recorded164,151 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 ADG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 164,151 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 163,430 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 162,397 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 162,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 161,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 160,092 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 158,624 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 157,068 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 157,065 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 154,558 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 150,485 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 147,147 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 147,147 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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N11 ADG is a 1996 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N11 ADG, 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 N11 ADG registered?

N11 ADG is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is N11 ADG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 ADG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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