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P264 OPW

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

244,990 mi
Last recorded244,990 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 OPW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 244,990 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 244,665 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 231,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 231,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 220,671 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 220,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 211,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 193,822 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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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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What year was P264 OPW registered?

P264 OPW is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 1996.

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