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P447 TAD

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,408 mi
Last recorded205,408 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 TAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 205,408 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release osr seat belt buckle broken (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

high level brake light not working (not sure if wired up)

holes developing under front seats (old Bung plugs)

tow bar not wired up

unable to check sills proply has plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 203,046 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 203,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nut insecure (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 200,019 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 200,007 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 197,320 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 194,673 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 194,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre lap belt not locking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 191,758 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 191,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 191,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 191,723 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 190,353 miles

air con top up and disinfectant

the brake and clutch fluid is contaminated and requires changing

Pass 25 Jun 2007 187,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 181,031 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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P447 TAD is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P447 TAD, 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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P447 TAD is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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