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P325 CJF

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,762 mi
Last recorded138,762 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 CJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 138,762 miles

1 n/s & o/s/r tyres near 1.6mm limit & have nails in tread 205/65-15.2 n/s/f tyre near 1.6 mm limit. 3 surface rust on front to rear brake pipes.4 dust cover insecure o/s/f roll bar link, 5 water leak.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 124,671 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly cracked but readable

n/s front tyre cuts to sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 18 Dec 2008 124,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front number plate slightly cracked but readable

n/s front tyre cuts to sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 13 Dec 2007 113,319 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2006 102,697 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 94,755 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 94,755 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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P325 CJF is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 126,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P325 CJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P325 CJF registered?

P325 CJF is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P325 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P325 CJF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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