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P203 RYW

1996 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,472 mi
Last recorded92,472 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 RYW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,472 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,875 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 85,828 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 85,762 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 80,764 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 80,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,426 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 67,796 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 67,640 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 67,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 65,122 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 RYW is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RYW, 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 P203 RYW registered?

P203 RYW is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P203 RYW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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