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C596 HJN

1986 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,222 mi
Last recorded154,222 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC596 HJN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 154,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

Pass 18 Oct 2007 153,560 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 153,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 147,433 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C596 HJN is a 1986 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 121,592 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 C596 HJN, 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 40 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 C596 HJN registered?

C596 HJN is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 20 January 1986.

Is C596 HJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C596 HJN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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