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N612 HTU

1996 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,424 mi
Last recorded99,424 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN612 HTU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 99,424 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 99,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2010 89,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 77,595 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2009 77,525 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 66,072 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 66,061 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 9 May 2008 65,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,926 miles

Corrosion Starting To The Brake Pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,453 miles

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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N612 HTU is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N612 HTU, 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 N612 HTU registered?

N612 HTU is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N612 HTU safe to buy?

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