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P170 AFG

1996 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,700 mi
Last recorded136,700 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 AFG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 136,700 miles

Both rear reg plate lights dim

Offside front outer tyre sidewall has slight damage

Rear reg plate delaminating

Pass 24 Jul 2009 125,037 miles

Offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 23 Jul 2009 44,285 miles

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

Offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 25 Jul 2008 110,533 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 110,491 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 98,364 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 88,529 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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P170 AFG is a 1996 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P170 AFG, 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 P170 AFG registered?

P170 AFG is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P170 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 AFG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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