MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,835 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
lights out in high level brake light
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
lights out in high level brake light
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear suspension metal pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear suspension metal pipe slightly corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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P215 THG is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P215 THG, 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 P215 THG registered?
P215 THG is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 7 October 1996.
Is P215 THG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P215 THG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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