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P246 CVA

1997 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,610 mi
Last recorded153,610 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 CVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 153,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 150,328 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 145,411 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 142,802 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 139,511 miles

smell of fuel

tight habd brake

Pass 11 Apr 2009 135,405 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

high hand brake

smell of fuel

Pass 26 Jan 2008 131,977 miles

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

Engine oil below minimum prior to test oil has now been added !

Near side & off side front anti roll bar link arm rods have both got split top gaiters !

Near side rear parking brake performance lower than off side inspection recommended !

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

There are small splits on the inner wall off the offside front tyre ! Not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 27 Jan 2007 129,007 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 129,007 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 124,035 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front suspension drop link upper balljoint gaiter split

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2006 124,035 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front suspension drop link upper balljoint gaiter split

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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P246 CVA is a 1997 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P246 CVA, 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 P246 CVA registered?

P246 CVA is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 3 May 1997.

Is P246 CVA safe to buy?

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