MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
244,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
boot release latch damaged but accesable through key release button
n/s fuel tank strap slight damage
rear pad "ears" up/down movement detected
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
boot release latch damaged but accesable through key release button
n/s fuel tank strap slight damage
rear pad "ears" up/down movement detected
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front fog lamps damaged
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front fog lamps damaged
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
air bag light on
wipers worn but clears screen
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Inner Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
air bag light on
wipers worn but clears screen
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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P264 OPW is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 P264 OPW, 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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P264 OPW is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 1996.
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