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P413 BJH

1996 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,154 mi
Last recorded163,154 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 BJH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 163,154 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 163,130 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 163,130 miles

Inner sills corroding

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 162,614 miles

Inner sills corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 162,614 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 162,537 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres at 3mm

Fail 28 Sep 2007 162,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

air bag light on

both rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 10 Oct 2006 148,959 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 136,875 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P413 BJH is a 1996 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P413 BJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P413 BJH registered?

P413 BJH is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P413 BJH safe to buy?

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