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P3 DHG

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,712 mi
Last recorded92,712 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 DHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 92,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 92,154 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,850 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn gaytor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,105 miles

plastic cover to floor

Fail 17 Jul 2019 89,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central fuel pipes rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic cover to floor

Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 85,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 73,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,003 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 58,758 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,462 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,119 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 53,116 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,562 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 24 Jul 2009 51,814 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 51,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,316 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 50,272 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,360 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,862 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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P3 DHG is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P3 DHG, 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 P3 DHG registered?

P3 DHG is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P3 DHG safe to buy?

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