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P396 LLH

1996 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,950 mi
Last recorded161,950 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 LLH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 161,950 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 156,905 miles

emissions fluctuating and just within tolerances at fast idle speeds

Pass 16 Jan 2012 154,153 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 151,222 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 147,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 147,013 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 142,951 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 135,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre badly worn edge - suggest replace

Pass 27 Oct 2006 129,907 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 129,907 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 123,351 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 123,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P396 LLH is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P396 LLH, 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 P396 LLH registered?

P396 LLH is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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