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P232 HJB

1997 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,797 mi
Last recorded172,797 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 HJB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 172,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs wearing thin

fuel pipe corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2011 166,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 159,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 147,041 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 137,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 128,998 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 128,998 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 121,017 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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P232 HJB is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 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 P232 HJB, 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 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P232 HJB registered?

P232 HJB is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P232 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 HJB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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