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P412 TVS

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,102 mi
Last recorded182,102 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 TVS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 182,102 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 174,627 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 168,888 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 163,651 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 163,651 miles

Centre Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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P412 TVS is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 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 P412 TVS, 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 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P412 TVS?

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What year was P412 TVS registered?

P412 TVS is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P412 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P412 TVS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P412 TVS have outstanding finance?

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