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P391 UAP

1996 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

311,589 mi
Last recorded311,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 UAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 311,589 miles

air bag light on

Fail 14 Jul 2009 311,589 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jul 2008 303,042 miles

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

n/s/r park brake giving lower readings

Fail 21 Jul 2008 303,034 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r park brake giving lower readings

Pass 28 Jan 2008 290,559 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 290,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear side lamps slightlydim, o/s/f wiper blade rubber incorrectly fitted, n/s/r brake binding slightly,

n/s/r foot and park brake giving lower readings,

Pass 26 Jul 2007 274,729 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 274,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s/r park brake giving low readings

Pass 23 Jan 2007 256,635 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 256,635 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 238,812 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 238,800 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006
Fail 3 Jan 2006 224,146 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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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P391 UAP is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P391 UAP, 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 P391 UAP registered?

P391 UAP is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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