MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,429 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
rear tyres going bald on inside edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
fuel tank is damp but no leak seen
plastic sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion
prop shaft rubber joint starting to brack up
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P461 PGH is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P461 PGH, 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 P461 PGH registered?
P461 PGH is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P461 PGH safe to buy?
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