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P175 RNW

1996 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,785 mi
Last recorded151,785 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 RNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2010 151,785 miles

Air bag light on

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear backplate corroding

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear tyres nearing wear band

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 151,750 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Air bag light on

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear backplate corroding

Offside windscreen wiper may need replacement soon

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear tyres nearing wear band

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 148,171 miles

OFFSIDE REAR INNER TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO PERISH NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE ALL REAR ANT-ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 4 Oct 2008 141,113 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 138,945 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 138,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 138,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 132,958 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 132,953 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P175 RNW is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P175 RNW, 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 P175 RNW registered?

P175 RNW is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P175 RNW safe to buy?

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