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N273 HGL

1996 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,074 mi
Last recorded84,074 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 HGL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,074 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 75,579 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 71,160 miles

1/rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,227 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 67,030 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N273 HGL is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 137,025 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 N273 HGL, 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 30 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 N273 HGL registered?

N273 HGL is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N273 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N273 HGL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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