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N589 CHE

1996 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,071 mi
Last recorded138,071 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 CHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 138,071 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 138,042 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 137,705 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 136,764 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 135,082 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 130,090 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 130,090 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metalpipes (3.6.B.2c)

general under body corrosion

Fail 26 May 2016 124,502 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 119,057 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 15 Jun 2015 119,057 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,829 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 113,825 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 106,613 miles

Exhaust centre mounting perished but suporting exhaust

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear n/s tyre outer & inner edges perished slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2012 104,540 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailbox exterior skin deteriorated

o/s/f tyre sidewalls badly cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2012 104,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

(1 of 2) centre exhaust rubbers broken

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailbox exterior skin deteriorated

o/s/f tyre sidewalls badly cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2011 94,726 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tailbox rubber broken

Pass 23 Apr 2010 87,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,895 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,293 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 73,947 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 70,844 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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N589 CHE is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N589 CHE, 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.

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What year was N589 CHE registered?

N589 CHE is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N589 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N589 CHE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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