1996 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · N53 HTE
1996 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03/01/1996. Recorded mileage 136,342 miles. MOT valid until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2494cc
N53 HTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 136,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N53 HTE Mileage History
- 12/03/2024132,056 mi
- 10/02/2025134,630 mi+2,574 mi
- 31/03/2025134,696 mi+66 mi
- 02/04/2025134,702 mi+6 mi
- 31/03/2026136,342 mi+1,640 mi
Average of roughly 2,090 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N53 HTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 525 (N53 HTE) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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