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P370 UCL

1996 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,991 mi
Last recorded146,991 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 UCL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 146,991 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 145,157 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 145,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 145,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 143,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 141,133 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 134,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 127,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 118,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 111,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 103,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 103,656 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 94,870 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 94,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 84,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P370 UCL is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P370 UCL, 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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P370 UCL is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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