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Q439GEH

1996 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,341 mi
Last recorded158,341 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ439GEH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2012 158,341 miles
Pass 7 May 2011
Pass 16 Apr 2010 139,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 134,784 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 131,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 123,679 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 115,268 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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Q439GEH is a 1996 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel 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 Q439GEH, 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 Q439GEH registered?

Q439GEH is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is Q439GEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q439GEH 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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