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P464 AOD

1996 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,735 mi
Last recorded77,735 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 AOD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,735 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 77,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine somewhere but has covers fitted (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,531 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering rack

unable to check front to rear brake pipes completely

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,458 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight rear diff oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 62,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear suspension bushes split

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,696 miles

n/s/r o/s/r wish bone bushes boots split

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,063 miles

plastic under trays fitted

rear number plate starting to fade

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2010 56,060 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

plastic under trays fitted

rear number plate starting to fade

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,439 miles

plastic under trays fitted

tamar tag and small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2009 54,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic under trays fitted

tamar tag and small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,705 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in front suspension

Fail 1 Sep 2008 52,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in front suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,509 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on outer edges

wire stuck in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,408 miles

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

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

brake pedal spongy

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Sep 2005 36,619 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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P464 AOD is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P464 AOD, 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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P464 AOD is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P464 AOD safe to buy?

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