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M402 HCN

1995 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,307 mi
Last recorded124,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM402 HCN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 124,307 miles

front discs wearing rear shocks rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2009 124,307 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs wearing rear shocks rusty

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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M402 HCN is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 140,553 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 M402 HCN, 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 31 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 M402 HCN registered?

M402 HCN is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M402 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M402 HCN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M402 HCN have outstanding finance?

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