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P25 TGV

1996 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,372 mi
Last recorded214,372 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 TGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 214,372 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2013 214,372 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 197,986 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 187,430 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 178,134 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 169,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 161,587 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 157,236 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P25 TGV is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P25 TGV, 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 P25 TGV registered?

P25 TGV is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P25 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 TGV 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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