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H276 DNJ

1991 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,552 mi
Last recorded128,552 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH276 DNJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 128,552 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,242 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four tyres outer wall perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2021 127,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 127,703 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 126,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ((ALL)) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ((ALL)) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 125,334 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 122,202 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 119,405 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,944 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 112,549 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 109,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 108,382 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 108,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 108,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 107,424 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 106,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 105,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 104,476 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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H276 DNJ is a 1991 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 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 H276 DNJ, 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 35 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 H276 DNJ registered?

H276 DNJ is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 15 February 1991.

Is H276 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H276 DNJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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