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P106 PAG

1996 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,160 mi
Last recorded166,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 PAG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 166,160 miles

underbody corrosion all round

Pass 1 Jul 2022 158,428 miles

general corrosion.

Fail 30 Jun 2022 158,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

general corrosion.

Pass 6 Jul 2021 150,744 miles

All front sub-frame mounting area's corroded

Both N/S and O/S inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Central to rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear All front sub-frame mounting area's corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 150,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All front sub-frame mounting area's corroded

Both N/S and O/S inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Central to rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear All front sub-frame mounting area's corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 143,287 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 143,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 143,016 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 142,408 miles

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

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

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

prescribed areas corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 142,360 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

prescribed areas corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 141,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 140,927 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 139,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 139,945 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 137,808 miles

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear suspension arm links worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 136,257 miles

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear suspension arm links worn

Sills corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 136,257 miles

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear suspension arm links worn

Sills corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 131,454 miles

Both sills corroded

High level brake light dosn't work

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive belt cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2010 126,110 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 120,962 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 113,428 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 113,428 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2007 107,376 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 107,376 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 103,456 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 103,456 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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P106 PAG is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P106 PAG, 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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P106 PAG is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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