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P163 CCW

1996 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,185 mi
Last recorded167,185 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 CCW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2010 167,185 miles

Oil leak

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

offside rear seatbelt buckle slightly sticky to operate

rear fuel pipes have been greased and are corroded

slight freeplay present in steering

slight play in all/ various steering/ suspension ball joints

Pass 20 Jan 2009 140,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 127,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 114,199 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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P163 CCW is a 1996 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P163 CCW, 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 P163 CCW registered?

P163 CCW is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P163 CCW safe to buy?

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