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HN59 DHC

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,714 mi
Last recorded173,714 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 DHC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 173,714 miles

osf nsf tyres sidewalls damaged

osf nsf tyres worn smooth on inner edges

osr nsr tyres worn on edges

slight play in steering

Pass 18 Jul 2014 133,956 miles

nearide rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2014 133,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearide rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,443 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HN59 DHC is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 93,701 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN59 DHC, 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 17 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HN59 DHC registered?

HN59 DHC is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is HN59 DHC safe to buy?

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