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P203 JJU

1996 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,156 mi
Last recorded194,156 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 JJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 194,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 182,807 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 167,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

steering arms have slight play at fixings

Fail 30 May 2009 167,618 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

steering arms have slight play at fixings

Pass 30 May 2008 159,160 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2007 150,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 142,641 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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P203 JJU is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P203 JJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P203 JJU registered?

P203 JJU is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P203 JJU safe to buy?

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