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N609 HCR

1996 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,164 mi
Last recorded120,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 HCR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 120,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 112,090 miles

Chips in screen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering flexi pipe damp

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 112,090 miles

Chips in screen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering flexi pipe damp

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 104,942 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 104,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 97,238 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link gaitors split

N/s wiper starting to split

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

oil leak

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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N609 HCR is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N609 HCR, 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 N609 HCR registered?

N609 HCR is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N609 HCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N609 HCR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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