MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
the left rear parkbrake effort was poor in relation to the readings taken from the right side park brake, although this would pass the prescribed standard required
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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P18 KSJ is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P18 KSJ, 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 P18 KSJ registered?
P18 KSJ is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P18 KSJ safe to buy?
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