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A15 PPC

1991 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,086 mi
Last recorded96,086 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PPC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 96,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 96,086 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,830 miles

rear brake discs well worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 90,718 miles

Both rear shocks minor leak

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyre worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear discs pitted

Slight play in steering box

Fail 30 Jul 2010 90,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear shocks minor leak

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyre worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear discs pitted

Slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,162 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 72,162 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 60,854 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 60,851 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 51,452 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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A15 PPC is a 1991 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 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 A15 PPC, 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 35 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 A15 PPC registered?

A15 PPC is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 1991.

Is A15 PPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 PPC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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